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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.43, 164.31 and 116.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.43, 164.31 and 116.70 is: 160.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.43 : 164.31 = 116.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.43/164.31 = 116.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.43x = 164.31 × 116.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.43x = 19,174.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,174.98/119.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.55

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