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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.26, 162.87 and 85.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.26, 162.87 and 85.45 is: 117.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.26 : 162.87 = 85.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.26/162.87 = 85.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.26x = 162.87 × 85.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.26x = 13,917.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,917.24/118.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.68

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