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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.76, 179.48 and 95.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.76, 179.48 and 95.46 is: 143.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.76 : 179.48 = 95.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.76/179.48 = 95.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.76x = 179.48 × 95.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.76x = 17,133.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,133.16/119.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.06

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