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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.83, 179.52 and 94.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.83, 179.52 and 94.09 is: 140.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.83 : 179.52 = 94.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.83/179.52 = 94.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.83x = 179.52 × 94.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.83x = 16,890.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,890.07/119.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.95

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