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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.66, 179.28 and 68.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.66, 179.28 and 68.17 is: 102.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.66 : 179.28 = 68.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.66/179.28 = 68.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.66x = 179.28 × 68.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.66x = 12,221.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,221.52/119.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.14

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