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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.51, 177.76 and 114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.51, 177.76 and 114.86 is: 172.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.51 : 177.76 = 114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.51/177.76 = 114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.51x = 177.76 × 114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.51x = 20,417.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,417.51/118.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.29

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