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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.42, 179.06 and 68.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.42, 179.06 and 68.04 is: 102.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.42 : 179.06 = 68.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.42/179.06 = 68.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.42x = 179.06 × 68.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.42x = 12,183.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,183.24/119.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.02

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