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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.18, 178.96 and 73.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.18, 178.96 and 73.82 is: 110.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.18 : 178.96 = 73.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.18/178.96 = 73.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.18x = 178.96 × 73.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.18x = 13,209.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,209.93/119.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.84

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