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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.19, 177.29 and 85.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.19, 177.29 and 85.49 is: 128.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.19 : 177.29 = 85.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.19/177.29 = 85.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.19x = 177.29 × 85.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.19x = 15,156.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,156.19/118.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.23

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