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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.97, 180.00 and 46.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.97, 180.00 and 46.88 is: 70.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.97 : 180.00 = 46.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.97/180.00 = 46.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.97x = 180.00 × 46.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.97x = 8,438.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,438.81/119.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.34

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