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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.07, 178.67 and 72.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.07, 178.67 and 72.81 is: 109.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.07 : 178.67 = 72.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.07/178.67 = 72.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.07x = 178.67 × 72.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.07x = 13,009.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,009.14/119.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.26

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