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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.95, 165.44 and 84.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.95, 165.44 and 84.95 is: 117.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.95 : 165.44 = 84.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.95/165.44 = 84.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.95x = 165.44 × 84.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.95x = 14,054.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,054.13/119.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.17

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