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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.89, 164.16 and 86.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.89, 164.16 and 86.22 is: 119.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.89 : 164.16 = 86.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.89/164.16 = 86.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.89x = 164.16 × 86.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.89x = 14,153.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,153.88/118.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.05

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