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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.93, 164.08 and 69.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.93, 164.08 and 69.79 is: 96.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.93 : 164.08 = 69.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.93/164.08 = 69.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.93x = 164.08 × 69.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.93x = 11,449.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,449.97/118.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.28

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