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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.84, 178.68 and 112.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.84, 178.68 and 112.80 is: 168.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.84 : 178.68 = 112.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.84/178.68 = 112.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.84x = 178.68 × 112.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.84x = 20,155.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,155.10/119.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.18

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