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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.20, 162.92 and 94.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.20, 162.92 and 94.82 is: 130.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.20 : 162.92 = 94.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.20/162.92 = 94.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.20x = 162.92 × 94.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.20x = 15,448.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,448.07/118.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.69

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