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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.14, 177.23 and 36.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.14, 177.23 and 36.98 is: 55.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.14 : 177.23 = 36.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.14/177.23 = 36.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.14x = 177.23 × 36.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.14x = 6,553.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,553.97/118.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.48

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