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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.70, 179.58 and 55.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.70, 179.58 and 55.50 is: 83.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.70 : 179.58 = 55.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.70/179.58 = 55.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.70x = 179.58 × 55.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.70x = 9,966.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,966.69/119.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.26

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