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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.71, 179.57 and 65.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.71, 179.57 and 65.71 is: 98.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.71 : 179.57 = 65.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.71/179.57 = 65.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.71x = 179.57 × 65.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.71x = 11,799.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,799.54/119.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.57

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