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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.83, 178.15 and 45.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.83, 178.15 and 45.70 is: 68.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.83 : 178.15 = 45.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.83/178.15 = 45.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.83x = 178.15 × 45.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.83x = 8,141.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,141.46/118.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.51

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