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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.52, 179 and 55.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.52, 179 and 55.28 is: 82.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.52 : 179 = 55.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.52/179 = 55.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.52x = 179 × 55.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.52x = 9,895.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,895.12/119.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.79

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