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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.66, 163.80 and 96.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.66, 163.80 and 96.28 is: 132.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.66 : 163.80 = 96.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.66/163.80 = 96.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.66x = 163.80 × 96.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.66x = 15,770.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,770.66/118.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.91

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