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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.75, 165.38 and 97.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.75, 165.38 and 97.88 is: 135.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.75 : 165.38 = 97.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.75/165.38 = 97.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.75x = 165.38 × 97.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.75x = 16,186.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,186.08/119.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.17

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