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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.62, 176.99 and 105.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.62, 176.99 and 105.56 is: 157.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.62 : 176.99 = 105.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.62/176.99 = 105.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.62x = 176.99 × 105.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.62x = 18,683.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,683.06/118.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.50

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