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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.79, 165.33 and 81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.79, 165.33 and 81 is: 111.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.79 : 165.33 = 81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.79/165.33 = 81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.79x = 165.33 × 81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.79x = 13,391.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,391.73/119.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.79

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