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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.64, 177.94 and 72.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.64, 177.94 and 72.89 is: 109.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.64 : 177.94 = 72.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.64/177.94 = 72.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.64x = 177.94 × 72.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.64x = 12,969.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,969.92/118.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.32

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