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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.22, 177.14 and 75.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.22, 177.14 and 75.38 is: 112.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.22 : 177.14 = 75.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.22/177.14 = 75.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.22x = 177.14 × 75.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.22x = 13,352.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,352.12/118.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.95

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