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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.68, 179.28 and 91.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.68, 179.28 and 91.12 is: 136.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.68 : 179.28 = 91.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.68/179.28 = 91.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.68x = 179.28 × 91.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.68x = 16,335.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,335.99/119.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.50

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