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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.63, 178.33 and 106.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.63, 178.33 and 106.55 is: 158.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.63 : 178.33 = 106.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.63/178.33 = 106.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.63x = 178.33 × 106.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.63x = 19,000.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,000.53/119.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.83

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