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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.53, 163.59 and 68.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.53, 163.59 and 68.75 is: 94.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.53 : 163.59 = 68.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.53/163.59 = 68.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.53x = 163.59 × 68.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.53x = 11,245.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,245.99/118.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.88

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