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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.96, 164.08 and 77.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.96, 164.08 and 77.52 is: 106.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.96 : 164.08 = 77.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.96/164.08 = 77.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.96x = 164.08 × 77.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.96x = 12,719.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,719.48/118.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.92

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