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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.08, 162.90 and 85.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.08, 162.90 and 85.36 is: 117.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.08 : 162.90 = 85.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.08/162.90 = 85.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.08x = 162.90 × 85.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.08x = 13,905.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,905.14/118.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.76

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