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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.63, 179.03 and 96.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.63, 179.03 and 96.72 is: 144.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.63 : 179.03 = 96.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.63/179.03 = 96.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.63x = 179.03 × 96.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.63x = 17,315.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,315.30/119.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.75

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