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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.03, 178.49 and 73.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.03, 178.49 and 73.40 is: 110.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.03 : 178.49 = 73.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.03/178.49 = 73.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.03x = 178.49 × 73.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.03x = 13,099.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,099.91/119.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.06

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