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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.82, 177.96 and 106.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.82, 177.96 and 106.67 is: 159.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.82 : 177.96 = 106.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.82/177.96 = 106.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.82x = 177.96 × 106.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.82x = 18,982.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,982.99/118.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.76

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