Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118, 177 and 115
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 118, 177 and 115 is: 172.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
118 : 177 = 115 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
118/177 = 115/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
118x = 177 × 115 - Step 4: Simplify right side
118x = 20,355 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,355/118 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 172.50
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