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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.62, 177.45 and 115.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.62, 177.45 and 115.74 is: 173.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.62 : 177.45 = 115.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.62/177.45 = 115.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.62x = 177.45 × 115.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.62x = 20,538.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,538.06/118.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.14

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