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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.83, 177.99 and 105.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.83, 177.99 and 105.85 is: 158.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.83 : 177.99 = 105.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.83/177.99 = 105.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.83x = 177.99 × 105.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.83x = 18,840.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,840.24/118.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.55

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