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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.44, 177.66 and 72.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.44, 177.66 and 72.18 is: 108.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.44 : 177.66 = 72.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.44/177.66 = 72.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.44x = 177.66 × 72.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.44x = 12,823.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,823.50/118.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.27

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