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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.59, 177.80 and 72.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.59, 177.80 and 72.93 is: 109.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.59 : 177.80 = 72.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.59/177.80 = 72.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.59x = 177.80 × 72.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.59x = 12,966.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,966.95/118.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.34

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