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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.41, 164.63 and 86.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.41, 164.63 and 86.20 is: 118.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.41 : 164.63 = 86.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.41/164.63 = 86.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.41x = 164.63 × 86.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.41x = 14,190.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,190.91/119.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.84

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