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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.78, 165.27 and 68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.78, 165.27 and 68 is: 93.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.78 : 165.27 = 68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.78/165.27 = 68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.78x = 165.27 × 68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.78x = 11,238.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,238.36/119.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.83

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