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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.56, 179.30 and 106.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.56, 179.30 and 106.74 is: 160.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.56 : 179.30 = 106.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.56/179.30 = 106.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.56x = 179.30 × 106.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.56x = 19,138.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,138.48/119.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.07

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