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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.07, 162.74 and 94.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.07, 162.74 and 94.71 is: 130.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.07 : 162.74 = 94.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.07/162.74 = 94.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.07x = 162.74 × 94.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.07x = 15,413.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,413.11/118.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.54

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