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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.91, 179.60 and 110.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.91, 179.60 and 110.73 is: 165.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.91 : 179.60 = 110.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.91/179.60 = 110.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.91x = 179.60 × 110.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.91x = 19,886.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,886.55/119.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.85

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