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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.58, 165.05 and 75.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.58, 165.05 and 75.91 is: 104.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.58 : 165.05 = 75.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.58/165.05 = 75.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.58x = 165.05 × 75.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.58x = 12,528.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,528.15/119.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.77

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