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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.65, 165.12 and 76.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.65, 165.12 and 76.05 is: 104.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.65 : 165.12 = 76.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.65/165.12 = 76.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.65x = 165.12 × 76.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.65x = 12,557.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,557.38/119.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.95

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