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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.96, 180.09 and 94.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.96, 180.09 and 94.37 is: 141.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.96 : 180.09 = 94.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.96/180.09 = 94.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.96x = 180.09 × 94.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.96x = 16,995.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,995.09/119.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.67

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