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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.88, 180.18 and 106.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.88, 180.18 and 106.56 is: 160.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.88 : 180.18 = 106.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.88/180.18 = 106.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.88x = 180.18 × 106.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.88x = 19,199.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,199.98/119.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.16

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