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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.78, 177.98 and 114.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.78, 177.98 and 114.46 is: 171.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.78 : 177.98 = 114.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.78/177.98 = 114.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.78x = 177.98 × 114.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.78x = 20,370.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,370.57/118.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.50

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