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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.76, 179.76 and 110.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.76, 179.76 and 110.88 is: 166.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.76 : 179.76 = 110.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.76/179.76 = 110.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.76x = 179.76 × 110.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.76x = 19,931.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,931.79/119.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.43

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