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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.99, 165.36 and 87.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.99, 165.36 and 87.19 is: 120.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.99 : 165.36 = 87.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.99/165.36 = 87.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.99x = 165.36 × 87.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.99x = 14,417.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,417.74/119.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.16

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