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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.94, 165.33 and 113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.94, 165.33 and 113.46 is: 156.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.94 : 165.33 = 113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.94/165.33 = 113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.94x = 165.33 × 113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.94x = 18,758.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,758.34/119.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.40

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