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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.17, 162.99 and 83.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.17, 162.99 and 83.28 is: 114.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.17 : 162.99 = 83.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.17/162.99 = 83.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.17x = 162.99 × 83.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.17x = 13,573.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,573.81/118.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.87

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