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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.39, 177.41 and 95.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.39, 177.41 and 95.44 is: 143.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.39 : 177.41 = 95.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.39/177.41 = 95.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.39x = 177.41 × 95.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.39x = 16,930.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,930.65/118.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.01

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