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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.67, 177.69 and 114.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.67, 177.69 and 114.01 is: 170.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.67 : 177.69 = 114.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.67/177.69 = 114.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.67x = 177.69 × 114.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.67x = 20,258.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,258.42/118.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.72

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