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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.27, 178.97 and 73.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.27, 178.97 and 73.73 is: 110.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.27 : 178.97 = 73.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.27/178.97 = 73.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.27x = 178.97 × 73.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.27x = 13,194.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,194.19/119.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.63

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