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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.23, 162.78 and 93.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.23, 162.78 and 93.33 is: 128.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.23 : 162.78 = 93.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.23/162.78 = 93.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.23x = 162.78 × 93.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.23x = 15,192.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,192.26/118.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.50

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