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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.02, 163.98 and 82.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.02, 163.98 and 82.11 is: 113.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.02 : 163.98 = 82.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.02/163.98 = 82.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.02x = 163.98 × 82.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.02x = 13,464.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,464.40/119.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.13

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