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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.66, 165.42 and 109.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.66, 165.42 and 109.53 is: 151.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.66 : 165.42 = 109.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.66/165.42 = 109.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.66x = 165.42 × 109.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.66x = 18,118.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,118.45/119.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.42

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