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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.26, 177.24 and 90.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.26, 177.24 and 90.98 is: 136.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.26 : 177.24 = 90.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.26/177.24 = 90.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.26x = 177.24 × 90.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.26x = 16,125.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,125.30/118.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.35

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