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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.18, 164.39 and 81.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.18, 164.39 and 81.79 is: 112.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.18 : 164.39 = 81.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.18/164.39 = 81.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.18x = 164.39 × 81.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.18x = 13,445.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,445.25/119.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.81

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