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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.70, 178.19 and 113.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.70, 178.19 and 113.81 is: 170.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.70 : 178.19 = 113.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.70/178.19 = 113.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.70x = 178.19 × 113.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.70x = 20,278.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,278.34/118.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.84

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