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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.39, 164.57 and 84.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.39, 164.57 and 84.46 is: 116.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.39 : 164.57 = 84.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.39/164.57 = 84.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.39x = 164.57 × 84.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.39x = 13,899.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,899.58/119.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.42

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