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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.78, 163.65 and 94.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.78, 163.65 and 94.30 is: 129.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.78 : 163.65 = 94.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.78/163.65 = 94.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.78x = 163.65 × 94.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.78x = 15,432.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,432.20/118.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.92

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