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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.52, 177.68 and 67.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.52, 177.68 and 67.11 is: 100.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.52 : 177.68 = 67.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.52/177.68 = 67.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.52x = 177.68 × 67.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.52x = 11,924.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,924.10/118.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.61

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