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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.13, 178.40 and 75.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.13, 178.40 and 75.67 is: 113.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.13 : 178.40 = 75.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.13/178.40 = 75.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.13x = 178.40 × 75.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.13x = 13,499.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,499.53/119.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.32

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