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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.44, 179.24 and 68.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.44, 179.24 and 68.16 is: 102.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.44 : 179.24 = 68.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.44/179.24 = 68.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.44x = 179.24 × 68.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.44x = 12,217.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,217.00/119.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.29

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