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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119, 164.18 and 74.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119, 164.18 and 74.10 is: 102.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119 : 164.18 = 74.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119/164.18 = 74.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119x = 164.18 × 74.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119x = 12,165.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,165.74/119
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.23

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