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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.23, 178.90 and 80.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.23, 178.90 and 80.86 is: 121.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.23 : 178.90 = 80.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.23/178.90 = 80.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.23x = 178.90 × 80.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.23x = 14,465.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,465.85/119.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.33

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