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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.76, 163.54 and 81.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.76, 163.54 and 81.86 is: 112.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.76 : 163.54 = 81.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.76/163.54 = 81.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.76x = 163.54 × 81.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.76x = 13,387.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,387.38/118.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.73

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