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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.83, 164.14 and 91.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.83, 164.14 and 91.34 is: 126.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.83 : 164.14 = 91.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.83/164.14 = 91.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.83x = 164.14 × 91.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.83x = 14,992.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,992.47/118.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.17

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