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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.83, 179.47 and 92.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.83, 179.47 and 92.56 is: 138.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.83 : 179.47 = 92.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.83/179.47 = 92.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.83x = 179.47 × 92.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.83x = 16,610.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,610.38/119.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.62

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