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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.18, 176.86 and 115.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.18, 176.86 and 115.48 is: 172.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.18 : 176.86 = 115.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.18/176.86 = 115.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.18x = 176.86 × 115.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.18x = 20,423.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,423.79/118.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.82

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