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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119, 164.15 and 89.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119, 164.15 and 89.54 is: 123.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119 : 164.15 = 89.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119/164.15 = 89.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119x = 164.15 × 89.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119x = 14,697.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,697.99/119
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.51

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