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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.64, 177.90 and 73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.64, 177.90 and 73 is: 109.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.64 : 177.90 = 73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.64/177.90 = 73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.64x = 177.90 × 73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.64x = 12,986.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,986.70/118.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.46

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