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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.10, 162.81 and 83.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.10, 162.81 and 83.54 is: 115.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.10 : 162.81 = 83.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.10/162.81 = 83.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.10x = 162.81 × 83.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.10x = 13,601.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,601.15/118.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.17

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