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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.58, 176.27 and 114.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.58, 176.27 and 114.93 is: 170.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.58 : 176.27 = 114.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.58/176.27 = 114.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.58x = 176.27 × 114.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.58x = 20,258.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,258.14/118.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.85

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