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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.19, 178.83 and 73.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.19, 178.83 and 73.48 is: 110.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.19 : 178.83 = 73.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.19/178.83 = 73.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.19x = 178.83 × 73.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.19x = 13,139.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,139.17/119.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.24

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