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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.47, 177.71 and 67.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.47, 177.71 and 67.13 is: 100.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.47 : 177.71 = 67.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.47/177.71 = 67.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.47x = 177.71 × 67.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.47x = 11,930.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,930.49/118.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.71

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