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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.61, 177.89 and 46.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.61, 177.89 and 46.46 is: 69.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.61 : 177.89 = 46.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.61/177.89 = 46.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.61x = 177.89 × 46.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.61x = 8,263.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,263.65/118.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.67

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