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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.26, 163.11 and 99.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.26, 163.11 and 99.93 is: 137.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.26 : 163.11 = 99.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.26/163.11 = 99.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.26x = 163.11 × 99.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.26x = 16,300.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,300.57/118.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.84

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