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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.37, 177.62 and 46.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.37, 177.62 and 46.23 is: 69.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.37 : 177.62 = 46.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.37/177.62 = 46.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.37x = 177.62 × 46.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.37x = 8,211.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,211.14/118.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.37

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