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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.94, 165.15 and 99.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.94, 165.15 and 99.15 is: 136.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.94 : 165.15 = 99.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.94/165.15 = 99.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.94x = 165.15 × 99.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.94x = 16,374.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,374.62/119.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.52

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