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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.40, 178.72 and 65.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.40, 178.72 and 65.24 is: 97.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.40 : 178.72 = 65.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.40/178.72 = 65.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.40x = 178.72 × 65.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.40x = 11,659.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,659.69/119.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.65

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