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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.94, 165.54 and 101.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.94, 165.54 and 101.61 is: 140.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.94 : 165.54 = 101.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.94/165.54 = 101.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.94x = 165.54 × 101.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.94x = 16,820.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,820.90/119.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.25

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