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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.89, 178.35 and 54.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.89, 178.35 and 54.75 is: 82.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.89 : 178.35 = 54.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.89/178.35 = 54.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.89x = 178.35 × 54.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.89x = 9,764.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,764.66/118.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.13

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