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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.93, 165.42 and 84.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.93, 165.42 and 84.92 is: 117.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.93 : 165.42 = 84.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.93/165.42 = 84.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.93x = 165.42 × 84.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.93x = 14,046.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,046.64/119.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.13

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