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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.23, 178.83 and 55.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.23, 178.83 and 55.11 is: 82.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.23 : 178.83 = 55.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.23/178.83 = 55.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.23x = 178.83 × 55.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.23x = 9,855.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,855.32/119.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.66

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