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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.30, 178.50 and 95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.30, 178.50 and 95 is: 142.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.30 : 178.50 = 95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.30/178.50 = 95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.30x = 178.50 × 95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.30x = 16,957.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,957.50/119.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.14

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