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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.88, 177.94 and 91.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.88, 177.94 and 91.30 is: 136.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.88 : 177.94 = 91.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.88/177.94 = 91.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.88x = 177.94 × 91.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.88x = 16,245.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,245.92/118.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.66

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