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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119, 164.90 and 116.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119, 164.90 and 116.48 is: 161.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119 : 164.90 = 116.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119/164.90 = 116.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119x = 164.90 × 116.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119x = 19,207.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,207.55/119
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.41

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