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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.26, 177.80 and 110.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.26, 177.80 and 110.23 is: 164.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.26 : 177.80 = 110.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.26/177.80 = 110.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.26x = 177.80 × 110.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.26x = 19,598.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,598.89/119.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.34

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