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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118, 176.94 and 36.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118, 176.94 and 36.84 is: 55.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118 : 176.94 = 36.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118/176.94 = 36.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118x = 176.94 × 36.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118x = 6,518.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,518.47/118
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.24

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