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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.59, 164.76 and 95.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.59, 164.76 and 95.02 is: 130.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.59 : 164.76 = 95.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.59/164.76 = 95.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.59x = 164.76 × 95.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.59x = 15,655.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,655.50/119.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.91

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