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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.84, 179.73 and 38.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.84, 179.73 and 38.68 is: 58.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.84 : 179.73 = 38.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.84/179.73 = 38.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.84x = 179.73 × 38.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.84x = 6,951.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,951.51/119.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.01

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