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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.94, 180.01 and 71.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.94, 180.01 and 71.22 is: 106.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.94 : 180.01 = 71.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.94/180.01 = 71.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.94x = 180.01 × 71.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.94x = 12,819.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,819.72/119.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.88

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