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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.52, 165.08 and 97.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.52, 165.08 and 97.80 is: 135.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.52 : 165.08 = 97.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.52/165.08 = 97.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.52x = 165.08 × 97.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.52x = 16,144.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,144.82/119.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.08

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