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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.70, 163.96 and 91.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.70, 163.96 and 91.16 is: 125.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.70 : 163.96 = 91.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.70/163.96 = 91.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.70x = 163.96 × 91.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.70x = 14,946.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,946.59/118.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.92

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