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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.22, 162.99 and 85.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.22, 162.99 and 85.43 is: 117.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.22 : 162.99 = 85.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.22/162.99 = 85.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.22x = 162.99 × 85.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.22x = 13,924.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,924.24/118.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.78

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