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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.59, 178.08 and 73.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.59, 178.08 and 73.14 is: 109.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.59 : 178.08 = 73.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.59/178.08 = 73.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.59x = 178.08 × 73.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.59x = 13,024.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,024.77/118.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.83

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