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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.01, 178.43 and 106.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.01, 178.43 and 106.05 is: 158.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.01 : 178.43 = 106.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.01/178.43 = 106.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.01x = 178.43 × 106.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.01x = 18,921.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,921.97/119.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.99

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