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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.17, 164.43 and 92.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.17, 164.43 and 92.91 is: 128.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.17 : 164.43 = 92.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.17/164.43 = 92.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.17x = 164.43 × 92.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.17x = 15,277.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,277.81/119.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.20

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