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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.83, 163.94 and 69.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.83, 163.94 and 69.68 is: 96.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.83 : 163.94 = 69.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.83/163.94 = 69.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.83x = 163.94 × 69.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.83x = 11,422.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,422.52/118.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.12

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