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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.94, 165.60 and 112.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.94, 165.60 and 112.74 is: 155.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.94 : 165.60 = 112.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.94/165.60 = 112.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.94x = 165.60 × 112.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.94x = 18,669.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,669.74/119.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.66

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