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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.88, 177.84 and 82.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.88, 177.84 and 82.72 is: 123.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.88 : 177.84 = 82.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.88/177.84 = 82.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.88x = 177.84 × 82.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.88x = 14,710.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,710.92/118.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.75

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