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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.28, 179.09 and 68.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.28, 179.09 and 68.02 is: 102.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.28 : 179.09 = 68.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.28/179.09 = 68.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.28x = 179.09 × 68.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.28x = 12,181.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,181.70/119.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.13

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