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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.73, 179.42 and 110.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.73, 179.42 and 110.73 is: 165.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.73 : 179.42 = 110.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.73/179.42 = 110.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.73x = 179.42 × 110.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.73x = 19,866.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,866.62/119.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.93

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