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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.06, 162.78 and 83.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.06, 162.78 and 83.02 is: 114.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.06 : 162.78 = 83.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.06/162.78 = 83.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.06x = 162.78 × 83.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.06x = 13,514.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,514.00/118.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.47

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