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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.23, 178.83 and 38.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.23, 178.83 and 38.05 is: 57.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.23 : 178.83 = 38.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.23/178.83 = 38.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.23x = 178.83 × 38.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.23x = 6,804.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,804.48/119.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.07

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