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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.14, 162.84 and 93.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.14, 162.84 and 93.54 is: 128.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.14 : 162.84 = 93.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.14/162.84 = 93.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.14x = 162.84 × 93.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.14x = 15,232.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,232.05/118.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.93

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