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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.18, 179.04 and 96.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.18, 179.04 and 96.64 is: 145.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.18 : 179.04 = 96.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.18/179.04 = 96.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.18x = 179.04 × 96.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.18x = 17,302.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,302.43/119.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.18

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