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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.81, 179.62 and 85.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.81, 179.62 and 85.49 is: 128.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.81 : 179.62 = 85.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.81/179.62 = 85.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.81x = 179.62 × 85.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.81x = 15,355.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,355.28/119.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.16

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