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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.28, 164.59 and 86.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.28, 164.59 and 86.54 is: 119.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.28 : 164.59 = 86.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.28/164.59 = 86.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.28x = 164.59 × 86.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.28x = 14,243.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,243.81/119.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.41

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