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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.03, 164.30 and 82.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.03, 164.30 and 82.31 is: 113.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.03 : 164.30 = 82.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.03/164.30 = 82.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.03x = 164.30 × 82.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.03x = 13,523.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,523.53/119.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.61

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