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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.08, 177.86 and 105.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.08, 177.86 and 105.39 is: 158.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.08 : 177.86 = 105.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.08/177.86 = 105.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.08x = 177.86 × 105.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.08x = 18,744.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,744.93/118.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.75

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