Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.25, 178.87 and 36.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 119.25, 178.87 and 36.99 is: 55.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119.25 : 178.87 = 36.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119.25/178.87 = 36.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119.25x = 178.87 × 36.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119.25x = 6,615.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,615.32/119.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55.47
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