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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.19, 176.98 and 110.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.19, 176.98 and 110.60 is: 165.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.19 : 176.98 = 110.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.19/176.98 = 110.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.19x = 176.98 × 110.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.19x = 19,572.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,572.83/118.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.60

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