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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.44, 179.34 and 106.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.44, 179.34 and 106.66 is: 160.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.44 : 179.34 = 106.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.44/179.34 = 106.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.44x = 179.34 × 106.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.44x = 19,128.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,128.40/119.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.15

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