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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.35, 177.44 and 85.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.35, 177.44 and 85.77 is: 128.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.35 : 177.44 = 85.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.35/177.44 = 85.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.35x = 177.44 × 85.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.35x = 15,218.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,218.60/118.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.59

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