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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.04, 176.99 and 45.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.04, 176.99 and 45.81 is: 68.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.04 : 176.99 = 45.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.04/176.99 = 45.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.04x = 176.99 × 45.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.04x = 8,107.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,107.68/118.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.69

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