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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.18, 164.41 and 74.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.18, 164.41 and 74.90 is: 103.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.18 : 164.41 = 74.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.18/164.41 = 74.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.18x = 164.41 × 74.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.18x = 12,313.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,313.49/119.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.32

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