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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.15, 162.95 and 76.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.15, 162.95 and 76.64 is: 105.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.15 : 162.95 = 76.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.15/162.95 = 76.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.15x = 162.95 × 76.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.15x = 12,487.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,487.29/118.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.69

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