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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.10, 162.92 and 93.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.10, 162.92 and 93.44 is: 128.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.10 : 162.92 = 93.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.10/162.92 = 93.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.10x = 162.92 × 93.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.10x = 15,222.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,222.66/118.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.90

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