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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.16, 164.32 and 80.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.16, 164.32 and 80.28 is: 110.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.16 : 164.32 = 80.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.16/164.32 = 80.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.16x = 164.32 × 80.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.16x = 13,191.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,191.61/119.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.71

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