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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.83, 165.22 and 99.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.83, 165.22 and 99.04 is: 136.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.83 : 165.22 = 99.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.83/165.22 = 99.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.83x = 165.22 × 99.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.83x = 16,363.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,363.39/119.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.56

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