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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.54, 177.87 and 75.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.54, 177.87 and 75.20 is: 112.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.54 : 177.87 = 75.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.54/177.87 = 75.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.54x = 177.87 × 75.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.54x = 13,375.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,375.82/118.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.84

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