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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.30, 164.43 and 113.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.30, 164.43 and 113.49 is: 156.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.30 : 164.43 = 113.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.30/164.43 = 113.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.30x = 164.43 × 113.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.30x = 18,661.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,661.16/119.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.43

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