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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.90, 180.06 and 106.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.90, 180.06 and 106.22 is: 159.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.90 : 180.06 = 106.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.90/180.06 = 106.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.90x = 180.06 × 106.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.90x = 19,125.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,125.97/119.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.52

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