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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.39, 178.88 and 90.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.39, 178.88 and 90.35 is: 135.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.39 : 178.88 = 90.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.39/178.88 = 90.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.39x = 178.88 × 90.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.39x = 16,160.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,160.46/119.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.36

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