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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.55, 177.47 and 106.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.55, 177.47 and 106.93 is: 160.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.55 : 177.47 = 106.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.55/177.47 = 106.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.55x = 177.47 × 106.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.55x = 18,976.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,976.90/118.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.07

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