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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.92, 178.39 and 46.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.92, 178.39 and 46.80 is: 70.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.92 : 178.39 = 46.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.92/178.39 = 46.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.92x = 178.39 × 46.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.92x = 8,347.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,347.97/118.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.20

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