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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.91, 164.93 and 110.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.91, 164.93 and 110.80 is: 152.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.91 : 164.93 = 110.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.91/164.93 = 110.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.91x = 164.93 × 110.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.91x = 18,274.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,274.24/119.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.40

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