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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.94, 179.87 and 92.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.94, 179.87 and 92.91 is: 139.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.94 : 179.87 = 92.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.94/179.87 = 92.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.94x = 179.87 × 92.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.94x = 16,711.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,711.26/119.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.33

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