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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.71, 177.61 and 106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.71, 177.61 and 106.72 is: 159.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.71 : 177.61 = 106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.71/177.61 = 106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.71x = 177.61 × 106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.71x = 18,953.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,953.12/118.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.67

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