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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.18, 163.06 and 78.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.18, 163.06 and 78.76 is: 108.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.18 : 163.06 = 78.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.18/163.06 = 78.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.18x = 163.06 × 78.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.18x = 12,842.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,842.61/118.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.67

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