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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.66, 179.52 and 68.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.66, 179.52 and 68.28 is: 102.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.66 : 179.52 = 68.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.66/179.52 = 68.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.66x = 179.52 × 68.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.66x = 12,257.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,257.63/119.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.44

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