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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.99, 180.62 and 108.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.99, 180.62 and 108.83 is: 163.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.99 : 180.62 = 108.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.99/180.62 = 108.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.99x = 180.62 × 108.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.99x = 19,656.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,656.24/119.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.82

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