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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.24, 177.14 and 105.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.24, 177.14 and 105.54 is: 158.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.24 : 177.14 = 105.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.24/177.14 = 105.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.24x = 177.14 × 105.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.24x = 18,695.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,695.36/118.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.11

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