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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.18, 164.44 and 85.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.18, 164.44 and 85.96 is: 118.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.18 : 164.44 = 85.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.18/164.44 = 85.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.18x = 164.44 × 85.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.18x = 14,135.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,135.26/119.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.60

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