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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.28, 178.50 and 71.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.28, 178.50 and 71.04 is: 106.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.28 : 178.50 = 71.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.28/178.50 = 71.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.28x = 178.50 × 71.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.28x = 12,680.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,680.64/119.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.31

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