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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.72, 177.94 and 53.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.72, 177.94 and 53.72 is: 80.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.72 : 177.94 = 53.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.72/177.94 = 53.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.72x = 177.94 × 53.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.72x = 9,558.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,558.94/118.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.52

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