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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.23, 164.45 and 114.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.23, 164.45 and 114.06 is: 157.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.23 : 164.45 = 114.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.23/164.45 = 114.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.23x = 164.45 × 114.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.23x = 18,757.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,757.17/119.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.32

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