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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.43, 179.16 and 47.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.43, 179.16 and 47.34 is: 71.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.43 : 179.16 = 47.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.43/179.16 = 47.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.43x = 179.16 × 47.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.43x = 8,481.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,481.43/119.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.02

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