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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.68, 180.23 and 111.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.68, 180.23 and 111.58 is: 168.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.68 : 180.23 = 111.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.68/180.23 = 111.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.68x = 180.23 × 111.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.68x = 20,109.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,109.05/119.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.03

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