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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.13, 176.91 and 106.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.13, 176.91 and 106.71 is: 159.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.13 : 176.91 = 106.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.13/176.91 = 106.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.13x = 176.91 × 106.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.13x = 18,878.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,878.07/118.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.81

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