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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118, 176.58 and 72.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118, 176.58 and 72.28 is: 108.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118 : 176.58 = 72.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118/176.58 = 72.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118x = 176.58 × 72.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118x = 12,763.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,763.20/118
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.16

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