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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.92, 177.96 and 103.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.92, 177.96 and 103.76 is: 155.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.92 : 177.96 = 103.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.92/177.96 = 103.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.92x = 177.96 × 103.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.92x = 18,465.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,465.13/118.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.27

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