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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.44, 177.49 and 105.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.44, 177.49 and 105.63 is: 158.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.44 : 177.49 = 105.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.44/177.49 = 105.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.44x = 177.49 × 105.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.44x = 18,748.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,748.27/118.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.29

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