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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.88, 180 and 97.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.88, 180 and 97.20 is: 145.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.88 : 180 = 97.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.88/180 = 97.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.88x = 180 × 97.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.88x = 17,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,496/119.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.95

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