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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.89, 179.84 and 47.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.89, 179.84 and 47.73 is: 71.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.89 : 179.84 = 47.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.89/179.84 = 47.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.89x = 179.84 × 47.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.89x = 8,583.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,583.88/119.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.60

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