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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.29, 178.84 and 110.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.29, 178.84 and 110.65 is: 165.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.29 : 178.84 = 110.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.29/178.84 = 110.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.29x = 178.84 × 110.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.29x = 19,788.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,788.65/119.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.89

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