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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.23, 178.72 and 47.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.23, 178.72 and 47.04 is: 70.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.23 : 178.72 = 47.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.23/178.72 = 47.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.23x = 178.72 × 47.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.23x = 8,406.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,406.99/119.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.51

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