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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.10, 163 and 87.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.10, 163 and 87.12 is: 120.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.10 : 163 = 87.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.10/163 = 87.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.10x = 163 × 87.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.10x = 14,200.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,200.56/118.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.24

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