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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.75, 164.98 and 114.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.75, 164.98 and 114.28 is: 157.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.75 : 164.98 = 114.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.75/164.98 = 114.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.75x = 164.98 × 114.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.75x = 18,853.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,853.91/119.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.44

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