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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.83, 179.66 and 65.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.83, 179.66 and 65.71 is: 98.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.83 : 179.66 = 65.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.83/179.66 = 65.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.83x = 179.66 × 65.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.83x = 11,804.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,804.56/119.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.52

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