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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.88, 178.68 and 114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.88, 178.68 and 114.48 is: 170.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.88 : 178.68 = 114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.88/178.68 = 114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.88x = 178.68 × 114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.88x = 20,455.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,455.29/119.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.63

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