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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.84, 165.42 and 78.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.84, 165.42 and 78.39 is: 108.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.84 : 165.42 = 78.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.84/165.42 = 78.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.84x = 165.42 × 78.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.84x = 12,967.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,967.27/119.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.21

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