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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.79, 165.33 and 108.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.79, 165.33 and 108.84 is: 150.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.79 : 165.33 = 108.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.79/165.33 = 108.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.79x = 165.33 × 108.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.79x = 17,994.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,994.52/119.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.22

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