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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.71, 179.48 and 42.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.71, 179.48 and 42.66 is: 63.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.71 : 179.48 = 42.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.71/179.48 = 42.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.71x = 179.48 × 42.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.71x = 7,656.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,656.72/119.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.96

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