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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.63, 178.97 and 118.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.63, 178.97 and 118.75 is: 177.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.63 : 178.97 = 118.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.63/178.97 = 118.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.63x = 178.97 × 118.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.63x = 21,252.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,252.32/119.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.66

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