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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.78, 179.52 and 68.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.78, 179.52 and 68.48 is: 102.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.78 : 179.52 = 68.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.78/179.52 = 68.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.78x = 179.52 × 68.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.78x = 12,292.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,292.63/119.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.63

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