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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.50, 179.23 and 68.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.50, 179.23 and 68.07 is: 102.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.50 : 179.23 = 68.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.50/179.23 = 68.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.50x = 179.23 × 68.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.50x = 12,200.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,200.19/119.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.09

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