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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.59, 180.27 and 117.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.59, 180.27 and 117.97 is: 177.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.59 : 180.27 = 117.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.59/180.27 = 117.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.59x = 180.27 × 117.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.59x = 21,266.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,266.45/119.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.83

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