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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.33, 163.77 and 108.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.33, 163.77 and 108.40 is: 148.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.33 : 163.77 = 108.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.33/163.77 = 108.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.33x = 163.77 × 108.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.33x = 17,752.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,752.67/119.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.77

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