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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.54, 164.86 and 103.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.54, 164.86 and 103.97 is: 143.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.54 : 164.86 = 103.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.54/164.86 = 103.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.54x = 164.86 × 103.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.54x = 17,140.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,140.65/119.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.39

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