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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.61, 179.09 and 68.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.61, 179.09 and 68.18 is: 102.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.61 : 179.09 = 68.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.61/179.09 = 68.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.61x = 179.09 × 68.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.61x = 12,209.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,209.12/119.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.07

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