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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.65, 177.79 and 72.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.65, 177.79 and 72.92 is: 109.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.65 : 177.79 = 72.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.65/177.79 = 72.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.65x = 177.79 × 72.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.65x = 12,963.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,963.85/118.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.26

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