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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.49, 164.96 and 82.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.49, 164.96 and 82.72 is: 114.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.49 : 164.96 = 82.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.49/164.96 = 82.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.49x = 164.96 × 82.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.49x = 13,645.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,645.49/119.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.20

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