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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.76, 177.98 and 104.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.76, 177.98 and 104.27 is: 156.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.76 : 177.98 = 104.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.76/177.98 = 104.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.76x = 177.98 × 104.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.76x = 18,556.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,556.56/118.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.26

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