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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.62, 177.88 and 50.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.62, 177.88 and 50.14 is: 75.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.62 : 177.88 = 50.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.62/177.88 = 50.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.62x = 177.88 × 50.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.62x = 8,918.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,918.90/118.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.19

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