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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.48, 164.97 and 84.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.48, 164.97 and 84.65 is: 116.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.48 : 164.97 = 84.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.48/164.97 = 84.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.48x = 164.97 × 84.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.48x = 13,963.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,963.89/119.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.88

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