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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.08, 177.14 and 81.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.08, 177.14 and 81.66 is: 122.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.08 : 177.14 = 81.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.08/177.14 = 81.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.08x = 177.14 × 81.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.08x = 14,465.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,465.25/118.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.50

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