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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.11, 162.78 and 81.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.11, 162.78 and 81.18 is: 111.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.11 : 162.78 = 81.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.11/162.78 = 81.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.11x = 162.78 × 81.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.11x = 13,214.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,214.48/118.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.88

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