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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.51, 178.81 and 68.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.51, 178.81 and 68.19 is: 102.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.51 : 178.81 = 68.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.51/178.81 = 68.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.51x = 178.81 × 68.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.51x = 12,193.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,193.50/119.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.03

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