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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.92, 179.70 and 51.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.92, 179.70 and 51.38 is: 76.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.92 : 179.70 = 51.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.92/179.70 = 51.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.92x = 179.70 × 51.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.92x = 9,232.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,232.99/119.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.99

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