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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.34, 164.73 and 109.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.34, 164.73 and 109.62 is: 151.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.34 : 164.73 = 109.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.34/164.73 = 109.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.34x = 164.73 × 109.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.34x = 18,057.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,057.70/119.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.31

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