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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.23, 175.96 and 113.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.23, 175.96 and 113.91 is: 169.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.23 : 175.96 = 113.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.23/175.96 = 113.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.23x = 175.96 × 113.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.23x = 20,043.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,043.32/118.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.53

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