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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.37, 164.67 and 84.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.37, 164.67 and 84.45 is: 116.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.37 : 164.67 = 84.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.37/164.67 = 84.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.37x = 164.67 × 84.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.37x = 13,906.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,906.38/119.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.50

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