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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.15, 164.31 and 79.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.15, 164.31 and 79.81 is: 110.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.15 : 164.31 = 79.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.15/164.31 = 79.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.15x = 164.31 × 79.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.15x = 13,113.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,113.58/119.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.06

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