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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.33, 164.87 and 106.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.33, 164.87 and 106.28 is: 146.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.33 : 164.87 = 106.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.33/164.87 = 106.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.33x = 164.87 × 106.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.33x = 17,522.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,522.38/119.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.84

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