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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119, 178.53 and 45.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119, 178.53 and 45.91 is: 68.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119 : 178.53 = 45.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119/178.53 = 45.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119x = 178.53 × 45.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119x = 8,196.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,196.31/119
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.88

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