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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.83, 177.84 and 115.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.83, 177.84 and 115.32 is: 172.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.83 : 177.84 = 115.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.83/177.84 = 115.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.83x = 177.84 × 115.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.83x = 20,508.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,508.51/118.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.59

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