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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.24, 177.32 and 72.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.24, 177.32 and 72.63 is: 108.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.24 : 177.32 = 72.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.24/177.32 = 72.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.24x = 177.32 × 72.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.24x = 12,878.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,878.93/118.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.92

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