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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.53, 177.68 and 50.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.53, 177.68 and 50.09 is: 75.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.53 : 177.68 = 50.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.53/177.68 = 50.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.53x = 177.68 × 50.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.53x = 8,899.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,899.99/118.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.09

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