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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.04, 177.03 and 45.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.04, 177.03 and 45.89 is: 68.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.04 : 177.03 = 45.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.04/177.03 = 45.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.04x = 177.03 × 45.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.04x = 8,123.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,123.02/118.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.81

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