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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.82, 179.52 and 71.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.82, 179.52 and 71.70 is: 107.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.82 : 179.52 = 71.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.82/179.52 = 71.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.82x = 179.52 × 71.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.82x = 12,871.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,871.58/119.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.42

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