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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.22, 178.92 and 42.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.22, 178.92 and 42.19 is: 63.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.22 : 178.92 = 42.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.22/178.92 = 42.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.22x = 178.92 × 42.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.22x = 7,548.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,548.62/119.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.32

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