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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.11, 176.95 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.11, 176.95 and 105.50 is: 158.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.11 : 176.95 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.11/176.95 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.11x = 176.95 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.11x = 18,668.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,668.80/118.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.07

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