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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119, 178.22 and 107.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119, 178.22 and 107.94 is: 161.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119 : 178.22 = 107.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119/178.22 = 107.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119x = 178.22 × 107.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119x = 19,237.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,237.07/119
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.66

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