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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.05, 162.94 and 68.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.05, 162.94 and 68.94 is: 95.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.05 : 162.94 = 68.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.05/162.94 = 68.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.05x = 162.94 × 68.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.05x = 11,233.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,233.08/118.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.16

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