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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.57, 164.97 and 90.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.57, 164.97 and 90.41 is: 124.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.57 : 164.97 = 90.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.57/164.97 = 90.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.57x = 164.97 × 90.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.57x = 14,914.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,914.11/119.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.74

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