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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.94, 179.87 and 71.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.94, 179.87 and 71.16 is: 106.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.94 : 179.87 = 71.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.94/179.87 = 71.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.94x = 179.87 × 71.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.94x = 12,799.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,799.19/119.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.71

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