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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.06, 177.06 and 45.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.06, 177.06 and 45.94 is: 68.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.06 : 177.06 = 45.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.06/177.06 = 45.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.06x = 177.06 × 45.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.06x = 8,134.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,134.14/118.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.90

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