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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.72, 177.94 and 50.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.72, 177.94 and 50.14 is: 75.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.72 : 177.94 = 50.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.72/177.94 = 50.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.72x = 177.94 × 50.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.72x = 8,920.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,920.77/118.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.14

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