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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.43, 162.99 and 87.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.43, 162.99 and 87.30 is: 120.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.43 : 162.99 = 87.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.43/162.99 = 87.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.43x = 162.99 × 87.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.43x = 14,229.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,229.03/118.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.15

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