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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.35, 164.72 and 70.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.35, 164.72 and 70.22 is: 96.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.35 : 164.72 = 70.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.35/164.72 = 70.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.35x = 164.72 × 70.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.35x = 11,567.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,567.05/119.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.92

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