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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.11, 162.99 and 65.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.11, 162.99 and 65.65 is: 90.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.11 : 162.99 = 65.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.11/162.99 = 65.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.11x = 162.99 × 65.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.11x = 10,700.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,700.47/118.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.60

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