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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.28, 164.61 and 66.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.28, 164.61 and 66.12 is: 91.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.28 : 164.61 = 66.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.28/164.61 = 66.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.28x = 164.61 × 66.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.28x = 10,883.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,883.19/119.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.24

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