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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.83, 165.45 and 110.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.83, 165.45 and 110.62 is: 152.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.83 : 165.45 = 110.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.83/165.45 = 110.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.83x = 165.45 × 110.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.83x = 18,302.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,302.08/119.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.73

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