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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.83, 177.06 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.83, 177.06 and 113.76 is: 169.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.83 : 177.06 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.83/177.06 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.83x = 177.06 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.83x = 20,142.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,142.35/118.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.51

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