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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.78, 164.13 and 94.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.78, 164.13 and 94.42 is: 130.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.78 : 164.13 = 94.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.78/164.13 = 94.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.78x = 164.13 × 94.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.78x = 15,497.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,497.15/118.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.47

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