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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.78, 177.74 and 105.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.78, 177.74 and 105.10 is: 157.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.78 : 177.74 = 105.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.78/177.74 = 105.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.78x = 177.74 × 105.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.78x = 18,680.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,680.47/118.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.27

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