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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.34, 162.95 and 93.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.34, 162.95 and 93.69 is: 129.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.34 : 162.95 = 93.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.34/162.95 = 93.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.34x = 162.95 × 93.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.34x = 15,266.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,266.32/118.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.01

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