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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.24, 164.54 and 72.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.24, 164.54 and 72.64 is: 100.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.24 : 164.54 = 72.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.24/164.54 = 72.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.24x = 164.54 × 72.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.24x = 11,952.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,952.19/119.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.24

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