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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.78, 178.22 and 46.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.78, 178.22 and 46.66 is: 70.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.78 : 178.22 = 46.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.78/178.22 = 46.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.78x = 178.22 × 46.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.78x = 8,315.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,315.75/118.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.01

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