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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.67, 179.28 and 92.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.67, 179.28 and 92.19 is: 138.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.67 : 179.28 = 92.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.67/179.28 = 92.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.67x = 179.28 × 92.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.67x = 16,527.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,527.82/119.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.11

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