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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.17, 178.40 and 91.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.17, 178.40 and 91.73 is: 137.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.17 : 178.40 = 91.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.17/178.40 = 91.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.17x = 178.40 × 91.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.17x = 16,365.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,365.31/119.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.33

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