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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.10, 164.31 and 79.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.10, 164.31 and 79.74 is: 110.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.10 : 164.31 = 79.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.10/164.31 = 79.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.10x = 164.31 × 79.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.10x = 13,102.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,102.08/119.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.01

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