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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.27, 178.90 and 65.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.27, 178.90 and 65.50 is: 98.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.27 : 178.90 = 65.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.27/178.90 = 65.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.27x = 178.90 × 65.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.27x = 11,717.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,717.95/119.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.25

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