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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119, 178.38 and 61.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119, 178.38 and 61.20 is: 91.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119 : 178.38 = 61.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119/178.38 = 61.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119x = 178.38 × 61.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119x = 10,916.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,916.86/119
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.74

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