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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.10, 176.26 and 104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.10, 176.26 and 104.58 is: 156.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.10 : 176.26 = 104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.10/176.26 = 104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.10x = 176.26 × 104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.10x = 18,433.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,433.27/118.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.08

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