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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.28, 164.73 and 84.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.28, 164.73 and 84.41 is: 116.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.28 : 164.73 = 84.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.28/164.73 = 84.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.28x = 164.73 × 84.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.28x = 13,904.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,904.86/119.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.57

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