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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.90, 179.70 and 74.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.90, 179.70 and 74.20 is: 111.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.90 : 179.70 = 74.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.90/179.70 = 74.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.90x = 179.70 × 74.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.90x = 13,333.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,333.74/119.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.21

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