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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.80, 161.76 and 118.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.80, 161.76 and 118.08 is: 160.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.80 : 161.76 = 118.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.80/161.76 = 118.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.80x = 161.76 × 118.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.80x = 19,100.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,100.62/118.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.78

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