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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118, 177.04 and 66.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118, 177.04 and 66.58 is: 99.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118 : 177.04 = 66.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118/177.04 = 66.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118x = 177.04 × 66.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118x = 11,787.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,787.32/118
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.89

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