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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.96, 178.22 and 91.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.96, 178.22 and 91.96 is: 137.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.96 : 178.22 = 91.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.96/178.22 = 91.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.96x = 178.22 × 91.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.96x = 16,389.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,389.11/118.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.77

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