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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.53, 176.94 and 110.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.53, 176.94 and 110.52 is: 164.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.53 : 176.94 = 110.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.53/176.94 = 110.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.53x = 176.94 × 110.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.53x = 19,555.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,555.41/118.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.98

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