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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118, 177.06 and 53.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118, 177.06 and 53.02 is: 79.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118 : 177.06 = 53.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118/177.06 = 53.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118x = 177.06 × 53.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118x = 9,387.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,387.72/118
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.56

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