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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.96, 179.52 and 81.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.96, 179.52 and 81.38 is: 121.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.96 : 179.52 = 81.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.96/179.52 = 81.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.96x = 179.52 × 81.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.96x = 14,609.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,609.34/119.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.79

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