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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119, 178.62 and 83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119, 178.62 and 83 is: 124.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119 : 178.62 = 83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119/178.62 = 83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119x = 178.62 × 83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119x = 14,825.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,825.46/119
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.58

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