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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.49, 177.70 and 72.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.49, 177.70 and 72.83 is: 109.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.49 : 177.70 = 72.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.49/177.70 = 72.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.49x = 177.70 × 72.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.49x = 12,941.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,941.89/118.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.22

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