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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.52, 179.26 and 34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.52, 179.26 and 34 is: 50.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.52 : 179.26 = 34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.52/179.26 = 34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.52x = 179.26 × 34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.52x = 6,094.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,094.84/119.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.99

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