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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.28, 178.89 and 70.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.28, 178.89 and 70.59 is: 105.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.28 : 178.89 = 70.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.28/178.89 = 70.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.28x = 178.89 × 70.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.28x = 12,628.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,628.25/119.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.87

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