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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.23, 178.43 and 92.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.23, 178.43 and 92.23 is: 138.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.23 : 178.43 = 92.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.23/178.43 = 92.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.23x = 178.43 × 92.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.23x = 16,455.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,455.69/119.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.02

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