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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.62, 176.86 and 112.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.62, 176.86 and 112.74 is: 168.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.62 : 176.86 = 112.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.62/176.86 = 112.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.62x = 176.86 × 112.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.62x = 19,939.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,939.20/118.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.09

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