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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.62, 163.76 and 81.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.62, 163.76 and 81.77 is: 112.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.62 : 163.76 = 81.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.62/163.76 = 81.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.62x = 163.76 × 81.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.62x = 13,389.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,389.43/118.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.88

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