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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.13, 164.54 and 79.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.13, 164.54 and 79.72 is: 110.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.13 : 164.54 = 79.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.13/164.54 = 79.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.13x = 164.54 × 79.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.13x = 13,117.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,117.34/119.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.11

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