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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.35, 178.77 and 116.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.35, 178.77 and 116.11 is: 173.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.35 : 178.77 = 116.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.35/178.77 = 116.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.35x = 178.77 × 116.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.35x = 20,756.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,756.98/119.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.92

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