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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.77, 165.18 and 99.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.77, 165.18 and 99.25 is: 136.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.77 : 165.18 = 99.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.77/165.18 = 99.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.77x = 165.18 × 99.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.77x = 16,394.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,394.12/119.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.88

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