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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.18, 162.93 and 97.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.18, 162.93 and 97.36 is: 134.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.18 : 162.93 = 97.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.18/162.93 = 97.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.18x = 162.93 × 97.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.18x = 15,862.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,862.86/118.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.23

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