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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.07, 176.98 and 109.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.07, 176.98 and 109.49 is: 164.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.07 : 176.98 = 109.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.07/176.98 = 109.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.07x = 176.98 × 109.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.07x = 19,377.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,377.54/118.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.12

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