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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.07, 162.87 and 68.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.07, 162.87 and 68.94 is: 95.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.07 : 162.87 = 68.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.07/162.87 = 68.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.07x = 162.87 × 68.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.07x = 11,227.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,227.65/118.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.09

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