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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.02, 176.97 and 81.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.02, 176.97 and 81.78 is: 122.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.02 : 176.97 = 81.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.02/176.97 = 81.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.02x = 176.97 × 81.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.02x = 14,472.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,472.61/118.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.63

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