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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.97, 179.86 and 47.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.97, 179.86 and 47.79 is: 71.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.97 : 179.86 = 47.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.97/179.86 = 47.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.97x = 179.86 × 47.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.97x = 8,595.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,595.51/119.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.65

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