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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.83, 179.74 and 47.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.83, 179.74 and 47.70 is: 71.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.83 : 179.74 = 47.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.83/179.74 = 47.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.83x = 179.74 × 47.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.83x = 8,572.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,572.46/119.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.54

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