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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.69, 178.08 and 46.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.69, 178.08 and 46.55 is: 69.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.69 : 178.08 = 46.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.69/178.08 = 46.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.69x = 178.08 × 46.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.69x = 8,289.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,289.89/118.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.85

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