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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.18, 178.70 and 45.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.18, 178.70 and 45.02 is: 67.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.18 : 178.70 = 45.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.18/178.70 = 45.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.18x = 178.70 × 45.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.18x = 8,045.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,045.30/119.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.50

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