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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.34, 180.09 and 110.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.34, 180.09 and 110.43 is: 166.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.34 : 180.09 = 110.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.34/180.09 = 110.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.34x = 180.09 × 110.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.34x = 19,887.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,887.34/119.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.64

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