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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.39, 176.73 and 114.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.39, 176.73 and 114.07 is: 170.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.39 : 176.73 = 114.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.39/176.73 = 114.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.39x = 176.73 × 114.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.39x = 20,159.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,159.59/118.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.28

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