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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.52, 164.70 and 113.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.52, 164.70 and 113.04 is: 155.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.52 : 164.70 = 113.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.52/164.70 = 113.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.52x = 164.70 × 113.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.52x = 18,617.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,617.69/119.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.77

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