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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.62, 176.83 and 116.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.62, 176.83 and 116.86 is: 174.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.62 : 176.83 = 116.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.62/176.83 = 116.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.62x = 176.83 × 116.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.62x = 20,663.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,663.77/118.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.20

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