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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119, 178.57 and 54.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119, 178.57 and 54.88 is: 82.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119 : 178.57 = 54.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119/178.57 = 54.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119x = 178.57 × 54.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119x = 9,799.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,799.92/119
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.35

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