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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.59, 164.98 and 67.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.59, 164.98 and 67.84 is: 93.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.59 : 164.98 = 67.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.59/164.98 = 67.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.59x = 164.98 × 67.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.59x = 11,192.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,192.24/119.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.59

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