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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.78, 179.43 and 71.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.78, 179.43 and 71.66 is: 107.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.78 : 179.43 = 71.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.78/179.43 = 71.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.78x = 179.43 × 71.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.78x = 12,857.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,857.95/119.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.35

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