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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.73, 165.17 and 90.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.73, 165.17 and 90.57 is: 124.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.73 : 165.17 = 90.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.73/165.17 = 90.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.73x = 165.17 × 90.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.73x = 14,958.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,958.99/119.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.94

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