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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.43, 177.31 and 96.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.43, 177.31 and 96.79 is: 144.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.43 : 177.31 = 96.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.43/177.31 = 96.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.43x = 177.31 × 96.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.43x = 17,161.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,161.35/118.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.91

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