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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118, 177.68 and 105.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118, 177.68 and 105.22 is: 158.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118 : 177.68 = 105.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118/177.68 = 105.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118x = 177.68 × 105.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118x = 18,695.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,695.49/118
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.44

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