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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.54, 164.87 and 72.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.54, 164.87 and 72.90 is: 100.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.54 : 164.87 = 72.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.54/164.87 = 72.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.54x = 164.87 × 72.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.54x = 12,018.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,018.66/119.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.55

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