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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.18, 162.86 and 85.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.18, 162.86 and 85.37 is: 117.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.18 : 162.86 = 85.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.18/162.86 = 85.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.18x = 162.86 × 85.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.18x = 13,903.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,903.36/118.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.65

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