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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.76, 165.28 and 110.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.76, 165.28 and 110.64 is: 152.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.76 : 165.28 = 110.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.76/165.28 = 110.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.76x = 165.28 × 110.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.76x = 18,286.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,286.58/119.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.69

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