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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.04, 162.95 and 91.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.04, 162.95 and 91.76 is: 126.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.04 : 162.95 = 91.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.04/162.95 = 91.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.04x = 162.95 × 91.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.04x = 14,951.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,951.02/118.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.67

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