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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.33, 177.45 and 45.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.33, 177.45 and 45.22 is: 67.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.33 : 177.45 = 45.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.33/177.45 = 45.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.33x = 177.45 × 45.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.33x = 8,024.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,024.29/118.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.82

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