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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.84, 178.32 and 53.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.84, 178.32 and 53.89 is: 80.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.84 : 178.32 = 53.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.84/178.32 = 53.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.84x = 178.32 × 53.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.84x = 9,609.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,609.00/118.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.86

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