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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.77, 180.54 and 109.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.77, 180.54 and 109.52 is: 165.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.77 : 180.54 = 109.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.77/180.54 = 109.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.77x = 180.54 × 109.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.77x = 19,772.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,772.74/119.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.09

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