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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.27, 177.36 and 46.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.27, 177.36 and 46.11 is: 69.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.27 : 177.36 = 46.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.27/177.36 = 46.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.27x = 177.36 × 46.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.27x = 8,178.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,178.07/118.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.15

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