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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.11, 164.35 and 72.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.11, 164.35 and 72.48 is: 100.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.11 : 164.35 = 72.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.11/164.35 = 72.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.11x = 164.35 × 72.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.11x = 11,912.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,912.49/119.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.01

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