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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.79, 178.34 and 67.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.79, 178.34 and 67.52 is: 101.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.79 : 178.34 = 67.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.79/178.34 = 67.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.79x = 178.34 × 67.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.79x = 12,041.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,041.18/118.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.37

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