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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.36, 178.86 and 71.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.36, 178.86 and 71.24 is: 106.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.36 : 178.86 = 71.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.36/178.86 = 71.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.36x = 178.86 × 71.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.36x = 12,741.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,741.99/119.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.75

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