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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.27, 164.63 and 72.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.27, 164.63 and 72.64 is: 100.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.27 : 164.63 = 72.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.27/164.63 = 72.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.27x = 164.63 × 72.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.27x = 11,958.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,958.72/119.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.27

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