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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.73, 178.70 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.73, 178.70 and 105.50 is: 158.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.73 : 178.70 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.73/178.70 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.73x = 178.70 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.73x = 18,852.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,852.85/118.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.79

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