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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.21, 164.50 and 94.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.21, 164.50 and 94.59 is: 130.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.21 : 164.50 = 94.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.21/164.50 = 94.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.21x = 164.50 × 94.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.21x = 15,559.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,559.82/119.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.53

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