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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.03, 164.21 and 82.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.03, 164.21 and 82.11 is: 113.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.03 : 164.21 = 82.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.03/164.21 = 82.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.03x = 164.21 × 82.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.03x = 13,482.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,482.87/119.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.28

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