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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.93, 165.46 and 75.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.93, 165.46 and 75.65 is: 104.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.93 : 165.46 = 75.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.93/165.46 = 75.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.93x = 165.46 × 75.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.93x = 12,517.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,517.05/119.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.37

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