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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.11, 177.05 and 74.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.11, 177.05 and 74.83 is: 112.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.11 : 177.05 = 74.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.11/177.05 = 74.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.11x = 177.05 × 74.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.11x = 13,248.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,248.48/118.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.17

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