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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.93, 179.93 and 81.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.93, 179.93 and 81.45 is: 122.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.93 : 179.93 = 81.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.93/179.93 = 81.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.93x = 179.93 × 81.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.93x = 14,655.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,655.50/119.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.21

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