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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.99, 179.86 and 46.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.99, 179.86 and 46.86 is: 70.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.99 : 179.86 = 46.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.99/179.86 = 46.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.99x = 179.86 × 46.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.99x = 8,428.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,428.24/119.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.24

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