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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.71, 178.06 and 46.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.71, 178.06 and 46.52 is: 69.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.71 : 178.06 = 46.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.71/178.06 = 46.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.71x = 178.06 × 46.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.71x = 8,282.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,282.46/118.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.77

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