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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.52, 163.64 and 87.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.52, 163.64 and 87.44 is: 120.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.52 : 163.64 = 87.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.52/163.64 = 87.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.52x = 163.64 × 87.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.52x = 14,308.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,308.68/118.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.73

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