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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.94, 179.91 and 34.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.94, 179.91 and 34.44 is: 51.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.94 : 179.91 = 34.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.94/179.91 = 34.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.94x = 179.91 × 34.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.94x = 6,196.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,196.10/119.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.66

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