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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.12, 164.30 and 79.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.12, 164.30 and 79.76 is: 110.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.12 : 164.30 = 79.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.12/164.30 = 79.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.12x = 164.30 × 79.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.12x = 13,104.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,104.37/119.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.01

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