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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.97, 165.54 and 78.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.97, 165.54 and 78.54 is: 108.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.97 : 165.54 = 78.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.97/165.54 = 78.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.97x = 165.54 × 78.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.97x = 13,001.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,001.51/119.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.37

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