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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.24, 178.92 and 110.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.24, 178.92 and 110.69 is: 166.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.24 : 178.92 = 110.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.24/178.92 = 110.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.24x = 178.92 × 110.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.24x = 19,803.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,803.76/119.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.09

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