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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.71, 163.72 and 94.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.71, 163.72 and 94.11 is: 129.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.71 : 163.72 = 94.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.71/163.72 = 94.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.71x = 163.72 × 94.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.71x = 15,407.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,407.69/118.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.79

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