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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.99, 179.90 and 51.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.99, 179.90 and 51.48 is: 77.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.99 : 179.90 = 51.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.99/179.90 = 51.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.99x = 179.90 × 51.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.99x = 9,261.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,261.48/119.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.18

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