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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.39, 164.72 and 82.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.39, 164.72 and 82.50 is: 113.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.39 : 164.72 = 82.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.39/164.72 = 82.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.39x = 164.72 × 82.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.39x = 13,588.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,588.99/119.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.82

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