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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.03, 162.89 and 68.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.03, 162.89 and 68.94 is: 95.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.03 : 162.89 = 68.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.03/162.89 = 68.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.03x = 162.89 × 68.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.03x = 11,229.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,229.90/118.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.14

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