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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.75, 164.93 and 115.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.75, 164.93 and 115.54 is: 159.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.75 : 164.93 = 115.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.75/164.93 = 115.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.75x = 164.93 × 115.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.75x = 19,056.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,056.01/119.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.13

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