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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.54, 163.62 and 81.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.54, 163.62 and 81.79 is: 112.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.54 : 163.62 = 81.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.54/163.62 = 81.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.54x = 163.62 × 81.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.54x = 13,381.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,381.25/118.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.89

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