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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.81, 165.34 and 68.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.81, 165.34 and 68.06 is: 93.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.81 : 165.34 = 68.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.81/165.34 = 68.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.81x = 165.34 × 68.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.81x = 11,253.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,253.54/119.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.93

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