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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.09, 178.71 and 47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.09, 178.71 and 47 is: 70.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.09 : 178.71 = 47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.09/178.71 = 47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.09x = 178.71 × 47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.09x = 8,399.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,399.37/119.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.53

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