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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.14, 163.06 and 81.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.14, 163.06 and 81.28 is: 112.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.14 : 163.06 = 81.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.14/163.06 = 81.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.14x = 163.06 × 81.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.14x = 13,253.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,253.52/118.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.18

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