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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.12, 162.88 and 97.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.12, 162.88 and 97.04 is: 133.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.12 : 162.88 = 97.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.12/162.88 = 97.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.12x = 162.88 × 97.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.12x = 15,805.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,805.88/118.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.81

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