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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.62, 164.95 and 93.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.62, 164.95 and 93.35 is: 128.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.62 : 164.95 = 93.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.62/164.95 = 93.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.62x = 164.95 × 93.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.62x = 15,397.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,397.02/119.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.72

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