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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119, 164.26 and 84.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119, 164.26 and 84.60 is: 116.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119 : 164.26 = 84.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119/164.26 = 84.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119x = 164.26 × 84.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119x = 13,896.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,896.40/119
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.78

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