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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.52, 179.01 and 85.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.52, 179.01 and 85.14 is: 127.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.52 : 179.01 = 85.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.52/179.01 = 85.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.52x = 179.01 × 85.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.52x = 15,240.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,240.91/119.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.52

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