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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.28, 176.46 and 106.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.28, 176.46 and 106.74 is: 159.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.28 : 176.46 = 106.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.28/176.46 = 106.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.28x = 176.46 × 106.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.28x = 18,835.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,835.34/118.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.25

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