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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119, 177.57 and 106.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119, 177.57 and 106.88 is: 159.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119 : 177.57 = 106.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119/177.57 = 106.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119x = 177.57 × 106.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119x = 18,978.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,978.15/119
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.48

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