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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.89, 165.46 and 92.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.89, 165.46 and 92.21 is: 127.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.89 : 165.46 = 92.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.89/165.46 = 92.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.89x = 165.46 × 92.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.89x = 15,257.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,257.07/119.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.26

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