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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.36, 162.93 and 87.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.36, 162.93 and 87.23 is: 120.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.36 : 162.93 = 87.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.36/162.93 = 87.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.36x = 162.93 × 87.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.36x = 14,212.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,212.38/118.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.08

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