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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.34, 164.40 and 113.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.34, 164.40 and 113.58 is: 156.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.34 : 164.40 = 113.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.34/164.40 = 113.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.34x = 164.40 × 113.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.34x = 18,672.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,672.55/119.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.47

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