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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.06, 163.01 and 86.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.06, 163.01 and 86.94 is: 120.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.06 : 163.01 = 86.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.06/163.01 = 86.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.06x = 163.01 × 86.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.06x = 14,172.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,172.31/118.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.05

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