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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.34, 179.42 and 110.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.34, 179.42 and 110.42 is: 166.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.34 : 179.42 = 110.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.34/179.42 = 110.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.34x = 179.42 × 110.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.34x = 19,811.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,811.56/119.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.01

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