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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.64, 179.46 and 38.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.64, 179.46 and 38.54 is: 57.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.64 : 179.46 = 38.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.64/179.46 = 38.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.64x = 179.46 × 38.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.64x = 6,916.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,916.39/119.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.81

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