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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.21, 176.80 and 96.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.21, 176.80 and 96.39 is: 144.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.21 : 176.80 = 96.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.21/176.80 = 96.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.21x = 176.80 × 96.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.21x = 17,041.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,041.69/118.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.17

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