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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.04, 162.81 and 86.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.04, 162.81 and 86.92 is: 119.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.04 : 162.81 = 86.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.04/162.81 = 86.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.04x = 162.81 × 86.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.04x = 14,151.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,151.04/118.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.89

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