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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.12, 175.97 and 116.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.12, 175.97 and 116.84 is: 174.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.12 : 175.97 = 116.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.12/175.97 = 116.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.12x = 175.97 × 116.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.12x = 20,560.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,560.33/118.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.06

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