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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.49, 164.89 and 72.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.49, 164.89 and 72.94 is: 100.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.49 : 164.89 = 72.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.49/164.89 = 72.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.49x = 164.89 × 72.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.49x = 12,026.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,026.65/119.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.65

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