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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.76, 165.07 and 105.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.76, 165.07 and 105.18 is: 144.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.76 : 165.07 = 105.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.76/165.07 = 105.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.76x = 165.07 × 105.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.76x = 17,362.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,362.06/119.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.97

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