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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.75, 180.34 and 114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.75, 180.34 and 114.08 is: 171.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.75 : 180.34 = 114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.75/180.34 = 114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.75x = 180.34 × 114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.75x = 20,572.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,572.00/119.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.80

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