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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.97, 179.91 and 46.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.97, 179.91 and 46.86 is: 70.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.97 : 179.91 = 46.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.97/179.91 = 46.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.97x = 179.91 × 46.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.97x = 8,430.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,430.58/119.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.27

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