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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.07, 162.95 and 85.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.07, 162.95 and 85.34 is: 117.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.07 : 162.95 = 85.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.07/162.95 = 85.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.07x = 162.95 × 85.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.07x = 13,906.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,906.15/118.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.78

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