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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.12, 177 and 45.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.12, 177 and 45.96 is: 68.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.12 : 177 = 45.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.12/177 = 45.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.12x = 177 × 45.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.12x = 8,134.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,134.92/118.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.87

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