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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.19, 177.35 and 82.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.19, 177.35 and 82.05 is: 123.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.19 : 177.35 = 82.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.19/177.35 = 82.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.19x = 177.35 × 82.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.19x = 14,551.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,551.57/118.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.12

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