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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.61, 179.42 and 105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.61, 179.42 and 105.44 is: 158.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.61 : 179.42 = 105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.61/179.42 = 105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.61x = 179.42 × 105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.61x = 18,916.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,916.62/119.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.15

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