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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.04, 162.97 and 81.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.04, 162.97 and 81.24 is: 112.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.04 : 162.97 = 81.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.04/162.97 = 81.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.04x = 162.97 × 81.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.04x = 13,239.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,239.68/118.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.16

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