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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.28, 164.86 and 90.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.28, 164.86 and 90.12 is: 124.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.28 : 164.86 = 90.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.28/164.86 = 90.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.28x = 164.86 × 90.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.28x = 14,857.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,857.18/119.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.56

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