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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.23, 178.86 and 38.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.23, 178.86 and 38.06 is: 57.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.23 : 178.86 = 38.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.23/178.86 = 38.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.23x = 178.86 × 38.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.23x = 6,807.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,807.41/119.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.09

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