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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.73, 176.83 and 111.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.73, 176.83 and 111.23 is: 165.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.73 : 176.83 = 111.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.73/176.83 = 111.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.73x = 176.83 × 111.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.73x = 19,668.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,668.80/118.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.66

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