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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.90, 179.96 and 74.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.90, 179.96 and 74.34 is: 111.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.90 : 179.96 = 74.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.90/179.96 = 74.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.90x = 179.96 × 74.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.90x = 13,377.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,377.85/119.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.57

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