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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.76, 178.34 and 113.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.76, 178.34 and 113.09 is: 169.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.76 : 178.34 = 113.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.76/178.34 = 113.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.76x = 178.34 × 113.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.76x = 20,167.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,167.01/118.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.82

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