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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.22, 177.48 and 113.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.22, 177.48 and 113.36 is: 170.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.22 : 177.48 = 113.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.22/177.48 = 113.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.22x = 177.48 × 113.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.22x = 20,119.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,119.13/118.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.18

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