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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.30, 164.57 and 75.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.30, 164.57 and 75.62 is: 104.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.30 : 164.57 = 75.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.30/164.57 = 75.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.30x = 164.57 × 75.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.30x = 12,443.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,443.58/119.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.31

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