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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.23, 177.50 and 82.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.23, 177.50 and 82.39 is: 123.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.23 : 177.50 = 82.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.23/177.50 = 82.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.23x = 177.50 × 82.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.23x = 14,624.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,624.23/118.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.69

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