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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.52, 177.84 and 56.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.52, 177.84 and 56.82 is: 85.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.52 : 177.84 = 56.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.52/177.84 = 56.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.52x = 177.84 × 56.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.52x = 10,104.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,104.87/118.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.26

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