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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.93, 178.42 and 45.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.93, 178.42 and 45.80 is: 68.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.93 : 178.42 = 45.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.93/178.42 = 45.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.93x = 178.42 × 45.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.93x = 8,171.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,171.41/118.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.71

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