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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.63, 163.72 and 89.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.63, 163.72 and 89.47 is: 123.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.63 : 163.72 = 89.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.63/163.72 = 89.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.63x = 163.72 × 89.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.63x = 14,647.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,647.58/118.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.47

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