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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.09, 176.23 and 114.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.09, 176.23 and 114.58 is: 170.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.09 : 176.23 = 114.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.09/176.23 = 114.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.09x = 176.23 × 114.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.09x = 20,192.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,192.43/118.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.99

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