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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.83, 164.94 and 87.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.83, 164.94 and 87.02 is: 119.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.83 : 164.94 = 87.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.83/164.94 = 87.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.83x = 164.94 × 87.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.83x = 14,353.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,353.47/119.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.78

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