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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.03, 176.95 and 116.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.03, 176.95 and 116.41 is: 174.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.03 : 176.95 = 116.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.03/176.95 = 116.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.03x = 176.95 × 116.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.03x = 20,598.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,598.75/118.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.52

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