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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.23, 176.61 and 95.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.23, 176.61 and 95.46 is: 142.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.23 : 176.61 = 95.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.23/176.61 = 95.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.23x = 176.61 × 95.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.23x = 16,859.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,859.19/118.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.60

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