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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.30, 178.70 and 91.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.30, 178.70 and 91.86 is: 137.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.30 : 178.70 = 91.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.30/178.70 = 91.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.30x = 178.70 × 91.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.30x = 16,415.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,415.38/119.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.60

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