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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.09, 164.34 and 72.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.09, 164.34 and 72.46 is: 100.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.09 : 164.34 = 72.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.09/164.34 = 72.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.09x = 164.34 × 72.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.09x = 11,908.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,908.57/119.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.00

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