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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.06, 162.88 and 68.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.06, 162.88 and 68.93 is: 95.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.06 : 162.88 = 68.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.06/162.88 = 68.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.06x = 162.88 × 68.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.06x = 11,226.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,226.94/118.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.10

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