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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.41, 179.21 and 68.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.41, 179.21 and 68.10 is: 102.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.41 : 179.21 = 68.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.41/179.21 = 68.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.41x = 179.21 × 68.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.41x = 12,203.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,203.86/119.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.20

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