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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.50, 180.12 and 109.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.50, 180.12 and 109.26 is: 164.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.50 : 180.12 = 109.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.50/180.12 = 109.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.50x = 180.12 × 109.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.50x = 19,679.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,679.91/119.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.69

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