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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.94, 165.40 and 92.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.94, 165.40 and 92.01 is: 126.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.94 : 165.40 = 92.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.94/165.40 = 92.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.94x = 165.40 × 92.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.94x = 15,218.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,218.45/119.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.88

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