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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.72, 177.04 and 114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.72, 177.04 and 114.56 is: 170.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.72 : 177.04 = 114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.72/177.04 = 114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.72x = 177.04 × 114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.72x = 20,281.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,281.70/118.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.84

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