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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119, 178.56 and 54.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119, 178.56 and 54.89 is: 82.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119 : 178.56 = 54.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119/178.56 = 54.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119x = 178.56 × 54.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119x = 9,801.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,801.16/119
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.36

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