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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.23, 164.57 and 72.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.23, 164.57 and 72.63 is: 100.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.23 : 164.57 = 72.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.23/164.57 = 72.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.23x = 164.57 × 72.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.23x = 11,952.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,952.72/119.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.25

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