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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.14, 176.37 and 106.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.14, 176.37 and 106.62 is: 159.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.14 : 176.37 = 106.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.14/176.37 = 106.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.14x = 176.37 × 106.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.14x = 18,804.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,804.57/118.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.17

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