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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.09, 177.82 and 92.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.09, 177.82 and 92.07 is: 137.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.09 : 177.82 = 92.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.09/177.82 = 92.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.09x = 177.82 × 92.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.09x = 16,371.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,371.66/119.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.47

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