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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.98, 164.08 and 82.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.98, 164.08 and 82.06 is: 113.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.98 : 164.08 = 82.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.98/164.08 = 82.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.98x = 164.08 × 82.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.98x = 13,464.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,464.40/118.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.17

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