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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.24, 164.56 and 81.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.24, 164.56 and 81.84 is: 112.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.24 : 164.56 = 81.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.24/164.56 = 81.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.24x = 164.56 × 81.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.24x = 13,467.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,467.59/119.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.95

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