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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.27, 178.93 and 38.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.27, 178.93 and 38.12 is: 57.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.27 : 178.93 = 38.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.27/178.93 = 38.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.27x = 178.93 × 38.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.27x = 6,820.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,820.81/119.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.19

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