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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.93, 165.47 and 83.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.93, 165.47 and 83.12 is: 114.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.93 : 165.47 = 83.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.93/165.47 = 83.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.93x = 165.47 × 83.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.93x = 13,752.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,752.62/119.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.68

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