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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.12, 178.55 and 90.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.12, 178.55 and 90.14 is: 135.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.12 : 178.55 = 90.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.12/178.55 = 90.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.12x = 178.55 × 90.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.12x = 16,093.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,093.15/119.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.10

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