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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.16, 162.97 and 81.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.16, 162.97 and 81.40 is: 112.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.16 : 162.97 = 81.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.16/162.97 = 81.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.16x = 162.97 × 81.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.16x = 13,265.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,265.76/118.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.27

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