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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.46, 164.70 and 113.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.46, 164.70 and 113.70 is: 156.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.46 : 164.70 = 113.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.46/164.70 = 113.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.46x = 164.70 × 113.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.46x = 18,726.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,726.39/119.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.76

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