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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.75, 165.16 and 78.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.75, 165.16 and 78.31 is: 108.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.75 : 165.16 = 78.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.75/165.16 = 78.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.75x = 165.16 × 78.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.75x = 12,933.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,933.68/119.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.01

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