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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.22, 177.52 and 83.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.22, 177.52 and 83.65 is: 125.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.22 : 177.52 = 83.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.22/177.52 = 83.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.22x = 177.52 × 83.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.22x = 14,849.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,849.55/118.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.61

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