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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.35, 176.67 and 109.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.35, 176.67 and 109.91 is: 164.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.35 : 176.67 = 109.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.35/176.67 = 109.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.35x = 176.67 × 109.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.35x = 19,416.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,416.92/118.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.06

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