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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.55, 179.45 and 91.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.55, 179.45 and 91.88 is: 137.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.55 : 179.45 = 91.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.55/179.45 = 91.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.55x = 179.45 × 91.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.55x = 16,487.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,487.87/119.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.92

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