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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.02, 176.87 and 53.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.02, 176.87 and 53.74 is: 80.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.02 : 176.87 = 53.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.02/176.87 = 53.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.02x = 176.87 × 53.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.02x = 9,504.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,504.99/118.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.54

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