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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.65, 177.93 and 50.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.65, 177.93 and 50.16 is: 75.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.65 : 177.93 = 50.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.65/177.93 = 50.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.65x = 177.93 × 50.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.65x = 8,924.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,924.97/118.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.22

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