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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.97, 178.47 and 45.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.97, 178.47 and 45.83 is: 68.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.97 : 178.47 = 45.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.97/178.47 = 45.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.97x = 178.47 × 45.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.97x = 8,178.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,178.39/118.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.74

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