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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.21, 162.97 and 81.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.21, 162.97 and 81.30 is: 112.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.21 : 162.97 = 81.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.21/162.97 = 81.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.21x = 162.97 × 81.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.21x = 13,249.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,249.46/118.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.08

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