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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.72, 177.77 and 75.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.72, 177.77 and 75.28 is: 112.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.72 : 177.77 = 75.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.72/177.77 = 75.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.72x = 177.77 × 75.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.72x = 13,382.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,382.53/118.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.72

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