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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.17, 177.39 and 82.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.17, 177.39 and 82.26 is: 123.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.17 : 177.39 = 82.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.17/177.39 = 82.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.17x = 177.39 × 82.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.17x = 14,592.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,592.10/118.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.48

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