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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.98, 180.03 and 110.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.98, 180.03 and 110.93 is: 166.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.98 : 180.03 = 110.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.98/180.03 = 110.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.98x = 180.03 × 110.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.98x = 19,970.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,970.73/119.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.46

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