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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.56, 177.83 and 45.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.56, 177.83 and 45.42 is: 68.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.56 : 177.83 = 45.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.56/177.83 = 45.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.56x = 177.83 × 45.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.56x = 8,076.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,076.81/118.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.12

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