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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.93, 179.86 and 42.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.93, 179.86 and 42.89 is: 64.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.93 : 179.86 = 42.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.93/179.86 = 42.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.93x = 179.86 × 42.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.93x = 7,714.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,714.20/119.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.32

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