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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.54, 177.86 and 50.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.54, 177.86 and 50.10 is: 75.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.54 : 177.86 = 50.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.54/177.86 = 50.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.54x = 177.86 × 50.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.54x = 8,910.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,910.79/118.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.17

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