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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.57, 163.77 and 94.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.57, 163.77 and 94.27 is: 130.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.57 : 163.77 = 94.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.57/163.77 = 94.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.57x = 163.77 × 94.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.57x = 15,438.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,438.60/118.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.21

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