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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.54, 164.80 and 116.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.54, 164.80 and 116.44 is: 160.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.54 : 164.80 = 116.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.54/164.80 = 116.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.54x = 164.80 × 116.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.54x = 19,189.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,189.31/119.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.53

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