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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.45, 164.48 and 105.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.45, 164.48 and 105.63 is: 145.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.45 : 164.48 = 105.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.45/164.48 = 105.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.45x = 164.48 × 105.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.45x = 17,373.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,373.49/119.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.45

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