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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.74, 177.05 and 112.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.74, 177.05 and 112.86 is: 168.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.74 : 177.05 = 112.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.74/177.05 = 112.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.74x = 177.05 × 112.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.74x = 19,981.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,981.30/118.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.28

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