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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.83, 177.83 and 82.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.83, 177.83 and 82.10 is: 122.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.83 : 177.83 = 82.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.83/177.83 = 82.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.83x = 177.83 × 82.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.83x = 14,598.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,598.54/118.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.85

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