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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.92, 179.94 and 47.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.92, 179.94 and 47.83 is: 71.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.92 : 179.94 = 47.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.92/179.94 = 47.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.92x = 179.94 × 47.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.92x = 8,606.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,606.53/119.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.77

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