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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.04, 176.02 and 114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.04, 176.02 and 114 is: 170.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.04 : 176.02 = 114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.04/176.02 = 114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.04x = 176.02 × 114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.04x = 20,066.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,066.28/118.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.00

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