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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.26, 163.11 and 87.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.26, 163.11 and 87.28 is: 120.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.26 : 163.11 = 87.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.26/163.11 = 87.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.26x = 163.11 × 87.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.26x = 14,236.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,236.16/118.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.38

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