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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.72, 177.76 and 112.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.72, 177.76 and 112.76 is: 168.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.72 : 177.76 = 112.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.72/177.76 = 112.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.72x = 177.76 × 112.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.72x = 20,044.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,044.22/118.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.84

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