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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.59, 163.70 and 87.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.59, 163.70 and 87.49 is: 120.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.59 : 163.70 = 87.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.59/163.70 = 87.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.59x = 163.70 × 87.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.59x = 14,322.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,322.11/118.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.77

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