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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.75, 164.97 and 88.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.75, 164.97 and 88.56 is: 122.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.75 : 164.97 = 88.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.75/164.97 = 88.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.75x = 164.97 × 88.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.75x = 14,609.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,609.74/119.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.01

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