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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.54, 164.96 and 75.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.54, 164.96 and 75.88 is: 104.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.54 : 164.96 = 75.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.54/164.96 = 75.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.54x = 164.96 × 75.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.54x = 12,517.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,517.16/119.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.71

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