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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.05, 164.32 and 106.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.05, 164.32 and 106.75 is: 147.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.05 : 164.32 = 106.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.05/164.32 = 106.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.05x = 164.32 × 106.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.05x = 17,540.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,540.75/119.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.34

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