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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.31, 164.72 and 114.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.31, 164.72 and 114.15 is: 157.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.31 : 164.72 = 114.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.31/164.72 = 114.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.31x = 164.72 × 114.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.31x = 18,802.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,802.22/119.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.59

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