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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.13, 163.10 and 81.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.13, 163.10 and 81.28 is: 112.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.13 : 163.10 = 81.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.13/163.10 = 81.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.13x = 163.10 × 81.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.13x = 13,255.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,255.55/118.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.21

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