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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.62, 177.86 and 67.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.62, 177.86 and 67.19 is: 100.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.62 : 177.86 = 67.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.62/177.86 = 67.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.62x = 177.86 × 67.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.62x = 11,949.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,949.69/118.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.74

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