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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.72, 175.63 and 118.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.72, 175.63 and 118.72 is: 175.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.72 : 175.63 = 118.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.72/175.63 = 118.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.72x = 175.63 × 118.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.72x = 20,850.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,850.79/118.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.63

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