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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.22, 164.52 and 74.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.22, 164.52 and 74.94 is: 103.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.22 : 164.52 = 74.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.22/164.52 = 74.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.22x = 164.52 × 74.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.22x = 12,329.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,329.13/119.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.41

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