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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.26, 178.55 and 94.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.26, 178.55 and 94.83 is: 141.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.26 : 178.55 = 94.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.26/178.55 = 94.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.26x = 178.55 × 94.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.26x = 16,931.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,931.90/119.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.97

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