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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.31, 178.86 and 112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.31, 178.86 and 112.14 is: 168.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.31 : 178.86 = 112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.31/178.86 = 112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.31x = 178.86 × 112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.31x = 20,057.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,057.36/119.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.11

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