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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.23, 164.53 and 66.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.23, 164.53 and 66.77 is: 92.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.23 : 164.53 = 66.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.23/164.53 = 66.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.23x = 164.53 × 66.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.23x = 10,985.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,985.67/119.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.14

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