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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.32, 176.56 and 110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.32, 176.56 and 110.72 is: 165.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.32 : 176.56 = 110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.32/176.56 = 110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.32x = 176.56 × 110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.32x = 19,548.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,548.72/118.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.22

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