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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.02, 177.15 and 91.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.02, 177.15 and 91.26 is: 136.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.02 : 177.15 = 91.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.02/177.15 = 91.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.02x = 177.15 × 91.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.02x = 16,166.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,166.71/118.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.98

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