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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.13, 176.38 and 101.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.13, 176.38 and 101.01 is: 150.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.13 : 176.38 = 101.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.13/176.38 = 101.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.13x = 176.38 × 101.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.13x = 17,816.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,816.55/118.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.83

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