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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.67, 164.39 and 105.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.67, 164.39 and 105.09 is: 144.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.67 : 164.39 = 105.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.67/164.39 = 105.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.67x = 164.39 × 105.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.67x = 17,275.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,275.75/119.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.36

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