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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.83, 163.95 and 77.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.83, 163.95 and 77.43 is: 106.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.83 : 163.95 = 77.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.83/163.95 = 77.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.83x = 163.95 × 77.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.83x = 12,694.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,694.65/118.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.83

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