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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.30, 178.95 and 71.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.30, 178.95 and 71.30 is: 106.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.30 : 178.95 = 71.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.30/178.95 = 71.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.30x = 178.95 × 71.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.30x = 12,759.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,759.14/119.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.95

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