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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.92, 179.52 and 85.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.92, 179.52 and 85.09 is: 127.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.92 : 179.52 = 85.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.92/179.52 = 85.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.92x = 179.52 × 85.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.92x = 15,275.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,275.36/119.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.38

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