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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.11, 162.66 and 95.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.11, 162.66 and 95.23 is: 131.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.11 : 162.66 = 95.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.11/162.66 = 95.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.11x = 162.66 × 95.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.11x = 15,489.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,489.71/118.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.15

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