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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.32, 179 and 105.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.32, 179 and 105.84 is: 158.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.32 : 179 = 105.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.32/179 = 105.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.32x = 179 × 105.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.32x = 18,945.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,945.36/119.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.78

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