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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.11, 176.94 and 72.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.11, 176.94 and 72.45 is: 108.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.11 : 176.94 = 72.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.11/176.94 = 72.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.11x = 176.94 × 72.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.11x = 12,819.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,819.30/118.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.54

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