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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.18, 162.76 and 93.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.18, 162.76 and 93.58 is: 128.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.18 : 162.76 = 93.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.18/162.76 = 93.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.18x = 162.76 × 93.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.18x = 15,231.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,231.08/118.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.88

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