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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.95, 180 and 106.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.95, 180 and 106.58 is: 159.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.95 : 180 = 106.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.95/180 = 106.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.95x = 180 × 106.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.95x = 19,184.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,184.85/119.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.94

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