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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.20, 162.90 and 83.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.20, 162.90 and 83.25 is: 114.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.20 : 162.90 = 83.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.20/162.90 = 83.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.20x = 162.90 × 83.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.20x = 13,561.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,561.43/118.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.73

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