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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.10, 164.31 and 86.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.10, 164.31 and 86.28 is: 119.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.10 : 164.31 = 86.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.10/164.31 = 86.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.10x = 164.31 × 86.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.10x = 14,176.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,176.67/119.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.03

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