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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.23, 177.49 and 66.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.23, 177.49 and 66.91 is: 100.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.23 : 177.49 = 66.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.23/177.49 = 66.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.23x = 177.49 × 66.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.23x = 11,876.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,876.30/118.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.45

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