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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.91, 179.82 and 47.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.91, 179.82 and 47.72 is: 71.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.91 : 179.82 = 47.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.91/179.82 = 47.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.91x = 179.82 × 47.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.91x = 8,581.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,581.01/119.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.56

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