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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.56, 176.88 and 114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.56, 176.88 and 114.72 is: 171.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.56 : 176.88 = 114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.56/176.88 = 114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.56x = 176.88 × 114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.56x = 20,291.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,291.44/118.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.14

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