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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.55, 164.79 and 90.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.55, 164.79 and 90.00 is: 124.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.55 : 164.79 = 90.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.55/164.79 = 90.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.55x = 164.79 × 90.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.55x = 14,831.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,831.74/119.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.06

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