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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.03, 178.48 and 45.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.03, 178.48 and 45.84 is: 68.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.03 : 178.48 = 45.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.03/178.48 = 45.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.03x = 178.48 × 45.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.03x = 8,181.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,181.52/119.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.73

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