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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.52, 176.75 and 104.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.52, 176.75 and 104.14 is: 155.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.52 : 176.75 = 104.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.52/176.75 = 104.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.52x = 176.75 × 104.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.52x = 18,406.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,406.75/118.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.30

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