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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.19, 164.46 and 72.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.19, 164.46 and 72.54 is: 100.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.19 : 164.46 = 72.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.19/164.46 = 72.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.19x = 164.46 × 72.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.19x = 11,929.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,929.93/119.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.09

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