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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.23, 177.09 and 72.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.23, 177.09 and 72.45 is: 108.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.23 : 177.09 = 72.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.23/177.09 = 72.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.23x = 177.09 × 72.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.23x = 12,830.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,830.17/118.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.52

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