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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.16, 164.49 and 92.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.16, 164.49 and 92.97 is: 128.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.16 : 164.49 = 92.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.16/164.49 = 92.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.16x = 164.49 × 92.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.16x = 15,292.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,292.64/119.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.34

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