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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.75, 179.46 and 85.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.75, 179.46 and 85.50 is: 128.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.75 : 179.46 = 85.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.75/179.46 = 85.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.75x = 179.46 × 85.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.75x = 15,343.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,343.83/119.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.14

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