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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.23, 178.88 and 38.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.23, 178.88 and 38.07 is: 57.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.23 : 178.88 = 38.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.23/178.88 = 38.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.23x = 178.88 × 38.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.23x = 6,809.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,809.77/119.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.12

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