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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.66, 163.65 and 91.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.66, 163.65 and 91.10 is: 125.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.66 : 163.65 = 91.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.66/163.65 = 91.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.66x = 163.65 × 91.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.66x = 14,907.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,907.70/118.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.63

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