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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.85, 165.36 and 69.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.85, 165.36 and 69.36 is: 95.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.85 : 165.36 = 69.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.85/165.36 = 69.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.85x = 165.36 × 69.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.85x = 11,469.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,469.37/119.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.70

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