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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.92, 178.49 and 82.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.92, 178.49 and 82.88 is: 124.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.92 : 178.49 = 82.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.92/178.49 = 82.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.92x = 178.49 × 82.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.92x = 14,791.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,791.94/118.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.39

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