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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.26, 162.98 and 83.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.26, 162.98 and 83.30 is: 114.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.26 : 162.98 = 83.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.26/162.98 = 83.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.26x = 162.98 × 83.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.26x = 13,575.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,575.31/118.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.79

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