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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.76, 177.72 and 110.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.76, 177.72 and 110.20 is: 164.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.76 : 177.72 = 110.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.76/177.72 = 110.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.76x = 177.72 × 110.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.76x = 19,584.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,584.74/118.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.91

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