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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.59, 179.52 and 65.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.59, 179.52 and 65.53 is: 98.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.59 : 179.52 = 65.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.59/179.52 = 65.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.59x = 179.52 × 65.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.59x = 11,763.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,763.05/119.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.37

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