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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.35, 177.30 and 91.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.35, 177.30 and 91.26 is: 136.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.35 : 177.30 = 91.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.35/177.30 = 91.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.35x = 177.30 × 91.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.35x = 16,180.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,180.40/118.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.72

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