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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.70, 180.98 and 119.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.70, 180.98 and 119.70 is: 180.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.70 : 180.98 = 119.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.70/180.98 = 119.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.70x = 180.98 × 119.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.70x = 21,662.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,662.71/119.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.98

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