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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.77, 179.55 and 47.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.77, 179.55 and 47.68 is: 71.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.77 : 179.55 = 47.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.77/179.55 = 47.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.77x = 179.55 × 47.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.77x = 8,560.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,560.50/119.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.48

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