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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.29, 175.88 and 113.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.29, 175.88 and 113.43 is: 168.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.29 : 175.88 = 113.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.29/175.88 = 113.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.29x = 175.88 × 113.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.29x = 19,949.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,949.50/118.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.65

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