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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.67, 179.37 and 55.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.67, 179.37 and 55.59 is: 83.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.67 : 179.37 = 55.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.67/179.37 = 55.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.67x = 179.37 × 55.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.67x = 9,971.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,971.18/119.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.32

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