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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.71, 163.68 and 91.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.71, 163.68 and 91.02 is: 125.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.71 : 163.68 = 91.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.71/163.68 = 91.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.71x = 163.68 × 91.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.71x = 14,898.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,898.15/118.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.50

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