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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.15, 164.35 and 84.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.15, 164.35 and 84.12 is: 116.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.15 : 164.35 = 84.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.15/164.35 = 84.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.15x = 164.35 × 84.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.15x = 13,825.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,825.12/119.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.03

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