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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.78, 165.32 and 75.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.78, 165.32 and 75.54 is: 104.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.78 : 165.32 = 75.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.78/165.32 = 75.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.78x = 165.32 × 75.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.78x = 12,488.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,488.27/119.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.26

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