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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.70, 177.88 and 114.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.70, 177.88 and 114.27 is: 171.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.70 : 177.88 = 114.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.70/177.88 = 114.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.70x = 177.88 × 114.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.70x = 20,326.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,326.35/118.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.24

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