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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.81, 164.16 and 93.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.81, 164.16 and 93.97 is: 129.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.81 : 164.16 = 93.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.81/164.16 = 93.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.81x = 164.16 × 93.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.81x = 15,426.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,426.12/118.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.84

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