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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.07, 164.36 and 115.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.07, 164.36 and 115.97 is: 160.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.07 : 164.36 = 115.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.07/164.36 = 115.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.07x = 164.36 × 115.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.07x = 19,060.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,060.30/119.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.08

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