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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.69, 177.73 and 75.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.69, 177.73 and 75.26 is: 112.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.69 : 177.73 = 75.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.69/177.73 = 75.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.69x = 177.73 × 75.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.69x = 13,376.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,376.22/118.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.70

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