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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.83, 179.42 and 96.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.83, 179.42 and 96.74 is: 144.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.83 : 179.42 = 96.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.83/179.42 = 96.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.83x = 179.42 × 96.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.83x = 17,357.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,357.39/119.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.85

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