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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.17, 164.37 and 84.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.17, 164.37 and 84.28 is: 116.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.17 : 164.37 = 84.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.17/164.37 = 84.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.17x = 164.37 × 84.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.17x = 13,853.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,853.10/119.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.25

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