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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.97, 177.64 and 111.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.97, 177.64 and 111.22 is: 166.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.97 : 177.64 = 111.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.97/177.64 = 111.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.97x = 177.64 × 111.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.97x = 19,758.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,758.02/118.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.08

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