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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.62, 177.91 and 52.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.62, 177.91 and 52.76 is: 79.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.62 : 177.91 = 52.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.62/177.91 = 52.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.62x = 177.91 × 52.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.62x = 9,386.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,386.53/118.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.13

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