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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118, 177.96 and 111.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118, 177.96 and 111.04 is: 167.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118 : 177.96 = 111.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118/177.96 = 111.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118x = 177.96 × 111.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118x = 19,760.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,760.68/118
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.46

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