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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.10, 162.97 and 69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.10, 162.97 and 69 is: 95.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.10 : 162.97 = 69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.10/162.97 = 69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.10x = 162.97 × 69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.10x = 11,244.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,244.93/118.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.22

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