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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.54, 179.13 and 93.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.54, 179.13 and 93.74 is: 140.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.54 : 179.13 = 93.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.54/179.13 = 93.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.54x = 179.13 × 93.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.54x = 16,790.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,790.75/119.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.47

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