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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.88, 177.92 and 73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.88, 177.92 and 73 is: 109.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.88 : 177.92 = 73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.88/177.92 = 73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.88x = 177.92 × 73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.88x = 12,988.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,988.16/118.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.25

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