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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.08, 162.86 and 81.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.08, 162.86 and 81.16 is: 111.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.08 : 162.86 = 81.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.08/162.86 = 81.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.08x = 162.86 × 81.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.08x = 13,217.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,217.72/118.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.94

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