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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.74, 178.68 and 112.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.74, 178.68 and 112.86 is: 168.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.74 : 178.68 = 112.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.74/178.68 = 112.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.74x = 178.68 × 112.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.74x = 20,165.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,165.26/119.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.41

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