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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.54, 165.02 and 86.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.54, 165.02 and 86.96 is: 120.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.54 : 165.02 = 86.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.54/165.02 = 86.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.54x = 165.02 × 86.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.54x = 14,350.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,350.14/119.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.04

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