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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.97, 164.16 and 69.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.97, 164.16 and 69.86 is: 96.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.97 : 164.16 = 69.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.97/164.16 = 69.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.97x = 164.16 × 69.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.97x = 11,467.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,467.40/118.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.39

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