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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.22, 176.96 and 82.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.22, 176.96 and 82.04 is: 122.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.22 : 176.96 = 82.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.22/176.96 = 82.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.22x = 176.96 × 82.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.22x = 14,517.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,517.80/118.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.80

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