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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.28, 164.61 and 84.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.28, 164.61 and 84.30 is: 116.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.28 : 164.61 = 84.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.28/164.61 = 84.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.28x = 164.61 × 84.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.28x = 13,876.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,876.62/119.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.34

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