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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.52, 176.74 and 104.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.52, 176.74 and 104.16 is: 155.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.52 : 176.74 = 104.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.52/176.74 = 104.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.52x = 176.74 × 104.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.52x = 18,409.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,409.24/118.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.33

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