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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.17, 176.94 and 81.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.17, 176.94 and 81.50 is: 122.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.17 : 176.94 = 81.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.17/176.94 = 81.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.17x = 176.94 × 81.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.17x = 14,419.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,419.73/118.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.03

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