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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.01, 164.16 and 86.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.01, 164.16 and 86.16 is: 118.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.01 : 164.16 = 86.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.01/164.16 = 86.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.01x = 164.16 × 86.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.01x = 14,144.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,144.03/119.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.85

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