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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.66, 177.89 and 46.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.66, 177.89 and 46.51 is: 69.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.66 : 177.89 = 46.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.66/177.89 = 46.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.66x = 177.89 × 46.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.66x = 8,272.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,272.54/118.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.72

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