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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119, 164.17 and 77.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119, 164.17 and 77.61 is: 107.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119 : 164.17 = 77.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119/164.17 = 77.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119x = 164.17 × 77.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119x = 12,741.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,741.23/119
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.07

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