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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.27, 179.21 and 92.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.27, 179.21 and 92.54 is: 139.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.27 : 179.21 = 92.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.27/179.21 = 92.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.27x = 179.21 × 92.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.27x = 16,584.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,584.77/119.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.05

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