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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.81, 163.92 and 81.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.81, 163.92 and 81.47 is: 112.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.81 : 163.92 = 81.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.81/163.92 = 81.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.81x = 163.92 × 81.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.81x = 13,353.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,353.74/118.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.40

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