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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.44, 163.26 and 85.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.44, 163.26 and 85.14 is: 117.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.44 : 163.26 = 85.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.44/163.26 = 85.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.44x = 163.26 × 85.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.44x = 13,899.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,899.96/118.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.36

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