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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.95, 179.89 and 38.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.95, 179.89 and 38.77 is: 58.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.95 : 179.89 = 38.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.95/179.89 = 38.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.95x = 179.89 × 38.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.95x = 6,973.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,973.79/119.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.14

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