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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.34, 164.61 and 82.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.34, 164.61 and 82.44 is: 113.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.34 : 164.61 = 82.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.34/164.61 = 82.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.34x = 164.61 × 82.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.34x = 13,570.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,570.45/119.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.71

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