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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.76, 165.16 and 106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.76, 165.16 and 106.96 is: 147.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.76 : 165.16 = 106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.76/165.16 = 106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.76x = 165.16 × 106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.76x = 17,665.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,665.51/119.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.51

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