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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.85, 165.38 and 78.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.85, 165.38 and 78.33 is: 108.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.85 : 165.38 = 78.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.85/165.38 = 78.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.85x = 165.38 × 78.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.85x = 12,954.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,954.44/119.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.09

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