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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.14, 266.09 and 119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.14, 266.09 and 119.88 is: 179.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.14 : 266.09 = 119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.14/266.09 = 119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.14x = 266.09 × 119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.14x = 31,898.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,898.27/178.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.06

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