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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.92, 178.50 and 84.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.92, 178.50 and 84.72 is: 127.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.92 : 178.50 = 84.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.92/178.50 = 84.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.92x = 178.50 × 84.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.92x = 15,122.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,122.52/118.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.17

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