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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.07, 175.73 and 115.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.07, 175.73 and 115.67 is: 172.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.07 : 175.73 = 115.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.07/175.73 = 115.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.07x = 175.73 × 115.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.07x = 20,326.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,326.69/118.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.16

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