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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.12, 164.34 and 72.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.12, 164.34 and 72.48 is: 99.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.12 : 164.34 = 72.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.12/164.34 = 72.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.12x = 164.34 × 72.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.12x = 11,911.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,911.36/119.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.99

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