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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.39, 178.83 and 73.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.39, 178.83 and 73.62 is: 110.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.39 : 178.83 = 73.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.39/178.83 = 73.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.39x = 178.83 × 73.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.39x = 13,165.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,165.46/119.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.28

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