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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.02, 175.74 and 116.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.02, 175.74 and 116.66 is: 173.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.02 : 175.74 = 116.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.02/175.74 = 116.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.02x = 175.74 × 116.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.02x = 20,500.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,500.95/118.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.71

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