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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.73, 164.82 and 96.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.73, 164.82 and 96.24 is: 132.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.73 : 164.82 = 96.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.73/164.82 = 96.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.73x = 164.82 × 96.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.73x = 15,862.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,862.28/119.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.48

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