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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.65, 177.80 and 75.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.65, 177.80 and 75.81 is: 113.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.65 : 177.80 = 75.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.65/177.80 = 75.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.65x = 177.80 × 75.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.65x = 13,478.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,478.64/118.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.60

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