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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.06, 176.66 and 102

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.06, 176.66 and 102 is: 152.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.06 : 176.66 = 102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.06/176.66 = 102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.06x = 176.66 × 102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.06x = 18,018.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,018.81/118.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.63

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