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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.93, 179.78 and 51.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.93, 179.78 and 51.51 is: 77.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.93 : 179.78 = 51.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.93/179.78 = 51.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.93x = 179.78 × 51.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.93x = 9,260.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,260.21/119.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.22

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