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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.03, 176.88 and 92.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.03, 176.88 and 92.24 is: 138.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.03 : 176.88 = 92.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.03/176.88 = 92.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.03x = 176.88 × 92.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.03x = 16,315.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,315.54/118.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.23

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