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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.14, 175.94 and 115.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.14, 175.94 and 115.08 is: 171.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.14 : 175.94 = 115.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.14/175.94 = 115.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.14x = 175.94 × 115.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.14x = 20,246.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,246.60/118.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.38

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