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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.97, 178.43 and 46.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.97, 178.43 and 46.82 is: 70.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.97 : 178.43 = 46.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.97/178.43 = 46.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.97x = 178.43 × 46.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.97x = 8,353.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,353.20/118.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.21

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