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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.64, 177.91 and 45.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.64, 177.91 and 45.49 is: 68.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.64 : 177.91 = 45.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.64/177.91 = 45.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.64x = 177.91 × 45.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.64x = 8,093.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,093.13/118.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.22

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