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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.94, 165.59 and 95.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.94, 165.59 and 95.43 is: 131.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.94 : 165.59 = 95.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.94/165.59 = 95.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.94x = 165.59 × 95.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.94x = 15,802.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,802.25/119.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.75

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