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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.95, 163.98 and 91.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.95, 163.98 and 91.32 is: 125.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.95 : 163.98 = 91.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.95/163.98 = 91.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.95x = 163.98 × 91.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.95x = 14,974.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,974.65/118.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.89

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