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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.76, 164.97 and 107.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.76, 164.97 and 107.97 is: 148.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.76 : 164.97 = 107.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.76/164.97 = 107.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.76x = 164.97 × 107.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.76x = 17,811.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,811.81/119.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.73

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