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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.67, 177.99 and 50.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.67, 177.99 and 50.19 is: 75.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.67 : 177.99 = 50.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.67/177.99 = 50.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.67x = 177.99 × 50.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.67x = 8,932.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,932.46/118.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.27

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