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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.13, 178.62 and 46.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.13, 178.62 and 46.90 is: 70.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.13 : 178.62 = 46.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.13/178.62 = 46.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.13x = 178.62 × 46.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.13x = 8,377.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,377.28/119.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.32

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