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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.70, 163.76 and 68.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.70, 163.76 and 68.91 is: 95.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.70 : 163.76 = 68.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.70/163.76 = 68.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.70x = 163.76 × 68.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.70x = 11,284.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,284.15/118.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.06

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