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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.86, 165.60 and 92.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.86, 165.60 and 92.44 is: 127.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.86 : 165.60 = 92.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.86/165.60 = 92.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.86x = 165.60 × 92.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.86x = 15,308.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,308.06/119.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.72

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