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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.16, 163.28 and 88.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.16, 163.28 and 88.78 is: 122.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.16 : 163.28 = 88.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.16/163.28 = 88.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.16x = 163.28 × 88.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.16x = 14,496.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,496.00/118.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.68

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