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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.59, 177.67 and 75.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.59, 177.67 and 75.19 is: 112.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.59 : 177.67 = 75.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.59/177.67 = 75.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.59x = 177.67 × 75.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.59x = 13,359.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,359.01/118.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.65

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