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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.39, 164.70 and 82.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.39, 164.70 and 82.53 is: 113.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.39 : 164.70 = 82.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.39/164.70 = 82.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.39x = 164.70 × 82.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.39x = 13,592.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,592.69/119.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.86

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