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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.03, 176.88 and 81.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.03, 176.88 and 81.43 is: 122.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.03 : 176.88 = 81.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.03/176.88 = 81.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.03x = 176.88 × 81.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.03x = 14,402.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,402.93/118.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.03

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