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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.35, 164.59 and 104.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.35, 164.59 and 104.77 is: 144.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.35 : 164.59 = 104.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.35/164.59 = 104.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.35x = 164.59 × 104.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.35x = 17,244.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,244.09/119.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.48

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