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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.54, 176.93 and 113.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.54, 176.93 and 113.27 is: 169.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.54 : 176.93 = 113.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.54/176.93 = 113.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.54x = 176.93 × 113.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.54x = 20,040.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,040.86/118.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.06

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