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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.78, 179.70 and 51.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.78, 179.70 and 51.25 is: 76.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.78 : 179.70 = 51.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.78/179.70 = 51.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.78x = 179.70 × 51.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.78x = 9,209.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,209.61/119.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.89

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