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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.17, 162.99 and 79.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.17, 162.99 and 79.29 is: 109.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.17 : 162.99 = 79.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.17/162.99 = 79.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.17x = 162.99 × 79.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.17x = 12,923.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,923.48/118.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.36

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