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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.88, 179.62 and 85.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.88, 179.62 and 85.58 is: 128.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.88 : 179.62 = 85.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.88/179.62 = 85.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.88x = 179.62 × 85.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.88x = 15,371.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,371.95/119.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.23

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