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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.07, 164.97 and 116.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.07, 164.97 and 116.10 is: 160.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.07 : 164.97 = 116.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.07/164.97 = 116.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.07x = 164.97 × 116.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.07x = 19,153.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,153.02/119.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.86

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