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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.68, 177.85 and 91.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.68, 177.85 and 91.50 is: 137.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.68 : 177.85 = 91.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.68/177.85 = 91.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.68x = 177.85 × 91.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.68x = 16,273.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,273.28/118.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.12

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