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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.26, 177.44 and 46.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.26, 177.44 and 46.13 is: 69.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.26 : 177.44 = 46.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.26/177.44 = 46.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.26x = 177.44 × 46.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.26x = 8,184.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,184.19/118.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.21

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