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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.78, 179.75 and 47.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.78, 179.75 and 47.69 is: 71.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.78 : 179.75 = 47.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.78/179.75 = 47.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.78x = 179.75 × 47.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.78x = 8,572.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,572.28/119.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.57

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