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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.22, 164.42 and 94.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.22, 164.42 and 94.60 is: 130.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.22 : 164.42 = 94.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.22/164.42 = 94.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.22x = 164.42 × 94.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.22x = 15,554.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,554.13/119.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.47

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