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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118, 176.64 and 72.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118, 176.64 and 72.28 is: 108.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118 : 176.64 = 72.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118/176.64 = 72.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118x = 176.64 × 72.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118x = 12,767.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,767.54/118
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.20

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