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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.87, 179.52 and 71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.87, 179.52 and 71 is: 106.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.87 : 179.52 = 71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.87/179.52 = 71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.87x = 179.52 × 71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.87x = 12,745.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,745.92/119.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.33

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