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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.84, 179.42 and 92.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.84, 179.42 and 92.84 is: 138.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.84 : 179.42 = 92.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.84/179.42 = 92.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.84x = 179.42 × 92.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.84x = 16,655.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,655.99/119.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.99

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