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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.83, 165.52 and 92.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.83, 165.52 and 92.34 is: 127.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.83 : 165.52 = 92.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.83/165.52 = 92.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.83x = 165.52 × 92.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.83x = 15,284.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,284.12/119.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.55

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