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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.29, 177.21 and 72.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.29, 177.21 and 72.66 is: 108.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.29 : 177.21 = 72.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.29/177.21 = 72.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.29x = 177.21 × 72.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.29x = 12,876.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,876.08/118.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.85

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