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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.98, 163.98 and 95.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.98, 163.98 and 95.76 is: 131.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.98 : 163.98 = 95.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.98/163.98 = 95.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.98x = 163.98 × 95.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.98x = 15,702.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,702.72/118.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.98

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