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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118, 176.90 and 40.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118, 176.90 and 40.91 is: 61.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118 : 176.90 = 40.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118/176.90 = 40.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118x = 176.90 × 40.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118x = 7,236.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,236.98/118
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.33

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