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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.08, 162.72 and 96.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.08, 162.72 and 96.21 is: 132.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.08 : 162.72 = 96.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.08/162.72 = 96.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.08x = 162.72 × 96.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.08x = 15,655.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,655.29/118.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.58

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