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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.55, 164.86 and 113.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.55, 164.86 and 113.05 is: 155.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.55 : 164.86 = 113.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.55/164.86 = 113.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.55x = 164.86 × 113.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.55x = 18,636.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,636.74/119.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.89

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