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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.66, 177.90 and 46.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.66, 177.90 and 46.48 is: 69.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.66 : 177.90 = 46.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.66/177.90 = 46.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.66x = 177.90 × 46.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.66x = 8,268.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,268.79/118.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.68

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