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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.47, 164.93 and 84.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.47, 164.93 and 84.61 is: 116.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.47 : 164.93 = 84.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.47/164.93 = 84.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.47x = 164.93 × 84.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.47x = 13,954.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,954.73/119.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.81

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