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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.53, 164.84 and 90.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.53, 164.84 and 90.01 is: 124.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.53 : 164.84 = 90.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.53/164.84 = 90.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.53x = 164.84 × 90.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.53x = 14,837.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,837.25/119.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.13

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