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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.19, 163.22 and 93.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.19, 163.22 and 93.59 is: 129.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.19 : 163.22 = 93.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.19/163.22 = 93.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.19x = 163.22 × 93.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.19x = 15,274.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,274.48/118.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.24

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