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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.28, 177.26 and 66.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.28, 177.26 and 66.90 is: 100.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.28 : 177.26 = 66.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.28/177.26 = 66.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.28x = 177.26 × 66.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.28x = 11,858.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,858.69/118.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.26

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