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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.32, 178.74 and 73.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.32, 178.74 and 73.54 is: 110.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.32 : 178.74 = 73.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.32/178.74 = 73.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.32x = 178.74 × 73.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.32x = 13,144.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,144.54/119.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.16

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