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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.83, 178.17 and 45.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.83, 178.17 and 45.66 is: 68.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.83 : 178.17 = 45.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.83/178.17 = 45.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.83x = 178.17 × 45.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.83x = 8,135.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,135.74/118.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.46

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