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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.92, 164.04 and 84.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.92, 164.04 and 84.36 is: 116.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.92 : 164.04 = 84.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.92/164.04 = 84.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.92x = 164.04 × 84.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.92x = 13,838.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,838.41/118.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.37

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