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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.83, 164.99 and 114.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.83, 164.99 and 114.90 is: 158.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.83 : 164.99 = 114.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.83/164.99 = 114.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.83x = 164.99 × 114.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.83x = 18,957.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,957.35/119.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.21

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