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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.70, 164.98 and 90.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.70, 164.98 and 90.54 is: 124.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.70 : 164.98 = 90.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.70/164.98 = 90.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.70x = 164.98 × 90.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.70x = 14,937.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,937.29/119.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.79

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