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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.93, 178.16 and 67.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.93, 178.16 and 67.41 is: 100.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.93 : 178.16 = 67.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.93/178.16 = 67.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.93x = 178.16 × 67.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.93x = 12,009.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,009.77/118.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.98

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