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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.94, 165.56 and 81.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.94, 165.56 and 81.15 is: 112.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.94 : 165.56 = 81.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.94/165.56 = 81.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.94x = 165.56 × 81.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.94x = 13,435.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,435.61/119.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.02

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