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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.11, 176.81 and 110.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.11, 176.81 and 110.61 is: 165.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.11 : 176.81 = 110.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.11/176.81 = 110.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.11x = 176.81 × 110.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.11x = 19,556.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,556.40/118.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.58

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