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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.75, 163.88 and 67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.75, 163.88 and 67 is: 92.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.75 : 163.88 = 67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.75/163.88 = 67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.75x = 163.88 × 67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.75x = 10,979.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,979.96/118.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.46

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