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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.13, 177.23 and 45.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.13, 177.23 and 45.99 is: 69.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.13 : 177.23 = 45.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.13/177.23 = 45.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.13x = 177.23 × 45.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.13x = 8,150.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,150.92/118.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.00

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