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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.63, 179.45 and 42.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.63, 179.45 and 42.59 is: 63.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.63 : 179.45 = 42.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.63/179.45 = 42.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.63x = 179.45 × 42.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.63x = 7,643.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,643.46/119.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.89

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