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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.18, 178.71 and 36.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.18, 178.71 and 36.90 is: 55.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.18 : 178.71 = 36.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.18/178.71 = 36.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.18x = 178.71 × 36.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.18x = 6,594.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,594.40/119.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.33

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