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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.97, 178.48 and 46.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.97, 178.48 and 46.83 is: 70.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.97 : 178.48 = 46.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.97/178.48 = 46.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.97x = 178.48 × 46.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.97x = 8,357.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,357.81/118.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.25

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