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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.22, 162.97 and 81.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.22, 162.97 and 81.41 is: 112.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.22 : 162.97 = 81.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.22/162.97 = 81.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.22x = 162.97 × 81.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.22x = 13,266.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,266.37/118.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.22

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