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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.98, 180 and 104.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.98, 180 and 104.08 is: 156.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.98 : 180 = 104.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.98/180 = 104.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.98x = 180 × 104.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.98x = 18,734.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,734.40/119.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.15

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