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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.92, 165.57 and 111.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.92, 165.57 and 111.76 is: 154.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.92 : 165.57 = 111.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.92/165.57 = 111.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.92x = 165.57 × 111.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.92x = 18,504.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,504.10/119.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.30

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