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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.33, 164.52 and 82.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.33, 164.52 and 82.43 is: 113.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.33 : 164.52 = 82.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.33/164.52 = 82.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.33x = 164.52 × 82.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.33x = 13,561.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,561.38/119.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.65

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