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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.54, 179.20 and 68.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.54, 179.20 and 68.12 is: 102.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.54 : 179.20 = 68.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.54/179.20 = 68.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.54x = 179.20 × 68.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.54x = 12,207.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,207.10/119.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.12

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