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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.47, 164.84 and 72.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.47, 164.84 and 72.85 is: 100.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.47 : 164.84 = 72.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.47/164.84 = 72.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.47x = 164.84 × 72.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.47x = 12,007.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,007.77/119.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.51

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