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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.44, 177.38 and 114.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.44, 177.38 and 114.39 is: 171.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.44 : 177.38 = 114.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.44/177.38 = 114.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.44x = 177.38 × 114.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.44x = 20,290.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,290.50/118.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.31

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